A structured program of health education and physiotherapy by experienced nurses and physiotherapists improves the likelihood of a successful outcome after surgical repair of obstetric fistula.
Results obtained after surgery and physiotherapy were maintained at 1 year, and QoL had improved significantly. When women are encouraged to continue exercises, improvements are also seen in residual stress incontinence.
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