Female pelvic floor protection-Where do we have to go?

Area of Science:

• Women's health
• Urogynecology
• Public health

Background:

• Pelvic floor protection is increasingly recognized as vital for long-term female pelvic floor health.
• Current strategies require further research to optimize effectiveness and implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the state-of-the-art in pelvic floor protection.
• To identify and summarize critical future research directions in the field.
• To guide the integration of evidence-based information into clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search was conducted over the past 20 years using "pelvic floor protection" keywords.
• 82 relevant articles were selected from 1636 initial results based on inclusion criteria and expert quality assessment.
• Analysis focused on aligning future research and practical implementation strategies.

Main Results:

• Four key research areas were identified: epidemiology/risk stratification, mechanistic/translational research, diagnostic/preventive strategies, and implementation/knowledge translation.
• The review synthesizes current knowledge and highlights gaps in understanding and application.
• Evidence-based information needs effective translation into daily clinical routines.

Conclusions:

• Future research should focus on the identified four work packages to advance pelvic floor protection.
• Effective implementation strategies are necessary to bridge the gap between research findings and clinical practice.
• Continued focus on female pelvic floor health through protection strategies is essential for long-term well-being.