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01-01-2013 | Review Article

Measuring outcomes in urogynecological surgery: “perspective is everything”

Authors: Candace Y. Parker-Autry, Matthew D. Barber, Kimberly Kenton, Holly E. Richter

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Over 10 years have passed since the first US National Institutes of Health consensus panel considered the standardization of definitions of pelvic floor conditions and the criteria utilized for reporting pelvic floor research study outcomes. The literature is replete with pelvic floor outcome studies; however, a consistent standardized approach to the evaluation of patients and characterization of outcomes is still needed. The purpose of this overview is to describe how the use of outcome measures has evolved over time and to attempt to help readers utilize the best measures for their clinical and research needs.

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Title: Measuring outcomes in urogynecological surgery: “perspective is everything”
Authors: Candace Y. Parker-Autry
Matthew D. Barber
Kimberly Kenton
Holly E. Richter
Publication date: 01-01-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1908-7

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