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01-10-2009 | Original Article

Evaluating patient learning after an educational program for women with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

Authors: Roxana Geoffrion, Magali Robert, Sue Ross, Daniela van Heerden, Grace Neustaedter, Selphee Tang, Jill Milne

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 10/2009

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This study investigated changes in participant knowledge, symptoms, and condition-specific quality of life after a 2.5-h nurse-ran workshop on pelvic floor health.

Methods

Data were collected prospectively on a convenience cohort of 51 women who completed questionnaires before, immediately after, and 3 months after the workshop.

Results

Participant response rate for questionnaire completion at 3 months was 83%. The median preworkshop knowledge score was 28/39 and median scores immediately postworkshop and at 3 months were 36/39 and 33/39. Knowledge scores were significantly higher immediately postworkshop (p < 0.01) and 3 months post (p < 0.01) when compared with knowledge scores preworkshop. Symptom and quality-of-life scores significantly improved from baseline to 3 months (Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire: mean difference = 14.2, p = 0.005, 95% confidence interval (CI) 4.7–23.8; Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory: mean difference = 17.4, p < 0.001, 95% CI 8.3–26.5).

Conclusion

Women’s knowledge, symptoms, and quality-of-life scores significantly improved at 3 months compared to baseline preworkshop scores.

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Title: Evaluating patient learning after an educational program for women with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
Authors: Roxana Geoffrion
Magali Robert
Sue Ross
Daniela van Heerden
Grace Neustaedter
Selphee Tang
Jill Milne
Publication date: 01-10-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 10/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0919-5

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Evaluating patient learning after an educational program for women with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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