TITLE:
Health Promotion to Patients with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: An Integrative Review
AUTHORS:
Karine C. Bezerra, José A. Vasconcelos Neto, Leonardo R. P. S. Bezerra, Sara A. L. Karbage, Isabella P. R. Frota, Camila T. M. Vasconcelos, Mônica O. B. Oriá
KEYWORDS:
Evidence-Based Practice, Health Promotion, Intervention Studies, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.5 No.3,
March
12,
2015
ABSTRACT: Introduction and Hypothesis: The
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) is a common gynecological condition that causes
significant morbidity in the affected population, increasing clinical and
financial challenge for the Public Health Services. Methods: This study aimed
to review the available evidence and interventions to promote the health of
women with PFD. We used the following databases to select papers for this
review: Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS and Cochrane. The sample consists of
seven articles, with evidence levels 1 and 2. Results: The results of the
articles point out to a greater number of activities related to the management
of Urinary Incontinence (UI) behavioral support to the patient and physical
therapy of the pelvic floor muscles. They were both beneficial to UI prevention
and treatment. Conclusions: The physical therapy approach, when associated with
cognitive and behavioral strategies, leverages UI outcomes in patients.