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View article: What went wrong?: Patient reasons for nonattendance at Women’s health physiotherapy
What went wrong?: Patient reasons for nonattendance at Women’s health physiotherapy Open
Nonattendance at women's health physiotherapy sessions involves considerable cost in time and resources. Uncovering factors associated with nonattendance is one priority, and the current research aimed to enhance understanding of this issu…
View article: What went wrong?: Patient reasons for nonattendance at women’s health physiotherapy
What went wrong?: Patient reasons for nonattendance at women’s health physiotherapy Open
Nonattendance at women’s health physiotherapy sessions involves considerable cost in time and resources. Uncovering factors associated with nonattendance is one priority, and the current research aimed to enhance understanding of this issu…
View article: Non-mesh stress incontinence surgery review: Bulking agents, autologous fascial slings and colposuspension
Non-mesh stress incontinence surgery review: Bulking agents, autologous fascial slings and colposuspension Open
Increasing concerns over pelvic mesh procedures have resulted in a revival, development and modifications of older procedures. In this review we will discuss indications, procedure details, as well as risks and benefits of non-mesh alterna…
View article: Temperature predicts attendance at appointments for pelvic-floor muscle related dysfunction differently in publicly and privately funded appointments
Temperature predicts attendance at appointments for pelvic-floor muscle related dysfunction differently in publicly and privately funded appointments Open
Background: The current study examined how temperature affects attendance at psychological tele-support sessions for women undergoing treatment for pelvic-floor muscle (PFM) related symptoms. It compared this relationship between when the …
View article: Treatment overshadowing as a reason for patient non-attendance at pelvic-floor muscle training sessions
Treatment overshadowing as a reason for patient non-attendance at pelvic-floor muscle training sessions Open
This study explores the reasons for patient non-attendance at scheduled pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) sessions. Although only limited research has been conducted on this topic, it is crucial to understand its implications for resourc…
View article: Relationship between depression, anxiety, and attendance at pelvic-floor muscle training sessions
Relationship between depression, anxiety, and attendance at pelvic-floor muscle training sessions Open
The findings add to the literature suggesting that consideration of patients' psychological state is important when designing treatment-regimes. CONTRIBUTION OF THE PAPER.
View article: Change in depression predicts change in bladder symptoms for women with urinary incontinence undergoing pelvic-floor muscle training
Change in depression predicts change in bladder symptoms for women with urinary incontinence undergoing pelvic-floor muscle training Open
These data imply a multidisciplinary focus, including psychological input, for PFD may be a highly effective strategy for its management.
View article: Patient and economic benefits of psychological support for noncompliant patients
Patient and economic benefits of psychological support for noncompliant patients Open
The current paper provides an overview of treatment noncompliance at various points in the treatment pathway, especially with respect to treatment for Pelvic-floor Dysfunction (PFD). The effects of noncompliance on healthcare are considere…
View article: The Physical Exercise and Cardiovascular Adaptation Monitoring in Pregnancy (PE-CAMP) Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol
The Physical Exercise and Cardiovascular Adaptation Monitoring in Pregnancy (PE-CAMP) Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol Open
Background Exercise can be beneficial to cardiovascular system function, but its influence during pregnancy is less well understood. Heterogeneity in research studies has led to a lack of consensus on whether physical exercise during pregn…
View article: Chronic Urinary Infection in Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Prospective, Blinded Case Control Study
Chronic Urinary Infection in Overactive Bladder Syndrome: A Prospective, Blinded Case Control Study Open
Objectives To investigate whether women with overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms and no evidence of clinical infection by conventional clean-catch midstream urine cultures have alternative indicators of sub-clinical infection. Patients/Subje…
View article: Modified autologous fascial sling technique (‘sling on a string’) for stress incontinence
Modified autologous fascial sling technique (‘sling on a string’) for stress incontinence Open
Introduction and hypothesis Describe the modified autologous fascial sling procedure that has been employed in the largest randomized controlled trial comparing autologous slings, mesh slings and xenografts. Methods The video aims to demon…
View article: Cluster randomised control trial of the effect on attendance and outcomes of multi-disciplinary teams involving psychologists during pelvic floor muscle training for pelvic floor dysfunction
Cluster randomised control trial of the effect on attendance and outcomes of multi-disciplinary teams involving psychologists during pelvic floor muscle training for pelvic floor dysfunction Open
Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is effective, acceptable to patients, and cost efficient as a treatment for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD). However, PFMT outcomes are mediated by patient variables, such as depression, anxiety, motivati…
View article: Is it the Time to Revisit Historical Bladder Neck Buttressing for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence?
Is it the Time to Revisit Historical Bladder Neck Buttressing for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence? Open
Objectives: The aim of our study was to assess improvement in bladder function and quality of life using Australian Pelvic floor questionnaire as Patient Reported Outcome tool following anterior repair and urethral buttressing for treating…