Patients’ Understanding of Pelvic Floor Disorders

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Authors

K. Kiyosaki · University of California, Los Angeles

A. Lenore Ackerman · University of California, Los Angeles

Stephanie Histed · University of California, Los Angeles

Claudia Sevilla · University of California, Los Angeles

Karyn S. Eilber · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Sally L. Maliski · University of California, Los Angeles

Rebecca G. Rogers

Abstract

Our findings demonstrated a significant effect of the initial physician's visit on the patients' understanding of their pelvic floor disorder. Despite the variation in diagnostic recall after the physician encounter, the patients had a good understanding of treatment plans. This served to increase perceived control and adequately relieve patients' fears.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Urinary Tract Infections Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Volume 18, Issue 3, pp. 137-142

DOI: 10.1097/spv.0b013e318254f09c

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