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

International Urogynecology Journal volume 20, pages 1243–1252 (2009)Cite this article

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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Roxana Geoffrion received an unrestricted educational grant from Cook Canada. Jill Milne received unrestricted research funding from Cook Canada.

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  1. Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, St. Paul’s Hospital, Room 542-1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

    Roxana Geoffrion

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Magali Robert, Sue Ross, Daniela van Heerden, Grace Neustaedter, Selphee Tang & Jill Milne

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Geoffrion, R., Robert, M., Ross, S. et al. Evaluating patient learning after an educational program for women with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J 20, 1243–1252 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0919-5

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