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Multidisciplinary team approach to pelvic floor disorders: A systematic review
Tzong-Yun Tsai1, Shu-Huan Huang1, Chun-Kai Liao1
1Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Biomedical Journal
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Summary
Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) improve outcomes for pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). This approach enhances patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, and quality of life for individuals with PFDs.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Pelvic Health
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) significantly impair quality of life, affecting physical, psychological, and social well-being.
- Historically, PFD management has been siloed; however, the complexity of PFDs necessitates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.
- This review evaluates the effectiveness of MDT strategies in improving outcomes for individuals with PFDs.
Conclusions:
- An MDT approach demonstrates significant benefits for PFD management.
- Integrated care improves patient-reported outcomes, treatment adherence, and overall quality of life.
- Broader adoption of MDT strategies is supported, with a need for further research on long-term effectiveness and protocol standardization.
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