Evaluation and acceptability of patient-reported outcome measures in women following pelvic organ prolapse procedures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Australasian Pelvic Floor Procedure Registry (APFPR) captures clinical and surgical data in women undergoing pelvic floor procedures. The inclusion of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the APFPR is a critical activity providing the additional patient perspective of their condition prior to surgery as well as monitoring beyond the usual post-surgical follow-up time. This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of seven PROMs for women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and to determine the most suitable instrument for the APFPR.

Methods

Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with women with POP (n = 15) and their treating clinicians (n = 11) in Victoria, Australia. Interview topics covered appropriateness, content, and acceptability of

SUBMITTER: Ruseckaite R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10262477 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature