Sexual function specific questionnaires as a useful tool in management of urogynecological patients - Review.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
; 234: 126-130, 2019 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are one of the most prevalent gynaecological conditions and constitute a huge global problem affecting approximately 20% of women, increasing with age. Pelvic floor disorders can have negative influence on women's quality of life, decreasing social, psychological, occupational, physical and sexual well-being. Pelvic organ prolapse results in anatomical changes to the urogenital tract and it is perceived to be one of the main factor influencing sexual function. Because treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and complications related to it may cause discomfort, the most important outcome of the therapy, including anatomical restoration, is relief in symptoms and improvement in quality of life. Psychometrical instruments for measuring health-related quality of life are essential during evaluation of women with pelvic floor disorders. Assessing severity of pelvic organ prolapse, its' impact on quality of life, therapy planning and the inclusion of sexuality questionnaires as an outcome measure in urogynecological patients allows to analyze impact of surgical treatment on women's sexual life. For this purpose, condition - specific instruments were developed and published. The aim of this study is to present particular questionnaires and their proper practical application in clinical practice, especially before surgical treatment and follow-up. Furthermore, those questionnaires are essential in order to describe patients' expectations during tailored clinical management.
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Assunto principal:
Comportamento Sexual
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Disfunções Sexuais Fisiológicas
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Avaliação de Resultados em Cuidados de Saúde
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Doenças Urogenitais Femininas
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article