Mp30-19 access to Academic Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Providers for New Patient Visits: How Long Are Wait Times?

Abstract

permitted. OBFU at 3-5 months was recommended for all. The primary outcome was the rate of unplanned events by follow up method. Secondary outcomes included rate of patient satisfaction, crossover, and compliance with 3-5 month OBFU. Appropriate statistical analyses were performed with significance set at p<0.05.RESULTS: We included 237 patients enrolled from 5 sites (TBFU:121 vs. OBFU: 116). Average age was 56 years (Range: 34-87), and BMI was 26.3 (STD: 4.5). The majority of the sample was White (48%) or Asian (46%). No differences in demographics or medical comorbidities were noted between the study groups (p: 0.09-1.0). Comparing TBFU to OBFU, no differences were noted in unplanned events e hospital admission, emergency department visit, or unplanned office visit or call (14% vs. 12.9%, p[0.85) or adverse medical events (9.9% vs. 8.6%, p[0.82). TBFU and OBFU patients were equally "very satisfied" with their surgical outcomes (71.1% vs. 69%, p[0.2). Predictors of satisfaction included non-White ethnicity (p<0.01; OR: 3.2, 95% CI: 1.4-7.4) and no college-level education (p<0.01; OR: 7.4, 95% CI: 1.77-31). Sixteen (13.2%) TBFU patients requested crossover to OBFU; age > 65 was predictive of crossover (p[0.048; OR: 3.3, 95% CI: 1.1-9.9). TBFU patients were more compliant with 3-5 month OBFU (90.1% vs. 79.3%, p[0.04).CONCLUSIONS: After MUS placement, TBFU is a safe, feasible patient communication option in the early postop period. With TBFU patients report no difference in satisfaction compared to OBFU but had greater compliance with 3-5 month follow up. Older patients were more likely to cross over from TBFU to OBFU.