Reliability of the PERFECT scheme assessed by unidigital and bidigital vaginal palpation

Silva, Jordana Barbosa da; Fernandes, Jessica Gabriela de Godoi; Caracciolo, Bruna Raquel; Zanello, Sara Campana; Sato, Tatiana de Oliveira; Driusso, Patrícia

doi:10.1007/s00192-020-04629-2

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“…The score ranges from 0 (total absence of contractions in all domains) to 9 (excellent muscular performance). It is important to note here that pelvic muscle strength, by itself, is not a good predictor of urinary continence, as pointed out by a recent study 37 . This emphasizes how indispensable global assessment of the person is.…”

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Assessing the patient undergoing pelvic rehabilitation for urinary incontinence: From theory to practice

Terzoni

Federica

Ferrara

et al. 2021

Int J of Uro Nursing

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Urinary incontinence is linked to pelvic floor dysfunction; the delicate balance between bones, muscles, tendons, and nerves is fundamental for continence and can be altered for numerous reasons, also linked to anatomical areas other than the pelvis. The assessment of the patient is at the basis of treatment choices; the literature reports the need to assess the patient's postural, respiratory, muscular and neurological components. To date, however, there are no studies that provide the nurse with a compendium of evidence in the form of a practical guide to assessment. To present literature evidence regarding the assessment of patients with urinary incontinence, undergoing pelvic conservative rehabilitation and to discuss the practical implications. This evaluation refers to the first contact with the patient and aims to understand how to set up the rehabilitation pathway and whether specific investigations or consultations are needed before starting rehabilitation. Narrative reviews of the literature on the PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro database. We included studies published in the last 10 years, with no design restrictions, on the topic of assessment criteria for patients with urinary incontinence undergoing pelvic floor conservation rehabilitation, with regard to the role of the nurse. Thirty‐two references were retrieved including two systematic reviews. Assessment should focus on physical activity, bowel habits, spine and posture, nutrition and food habits, breathing and clinical history. Physical examination is aimed at (1) collecting data for establishing the correct rehabilitation programme and (2) excluding the need for evaluation/intervention by other healthcare professionals. Nurses play a key role in pelvic rehabilitation teams. Assessment and decision making about rehabilitation methods are complex tasks which require specialistic education. This paper summarizes the key points of both areas. Conservative rehabilitation of urinary incontinence requires a complex assessment in order to correctly set up the rehabilitation pathway. Aspects to be assessed include muscular, postural, respiratory, neurological and medical history. There are no works in the literature offering a compendium of the information to be considered. A complete overview of the evaluation phases and their characteristics including a practical description of the nursing assessment of the patient undergoing pelvic rehabilitation for urinary incontinence.

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confidence: 69%

Assessing the patient undergoing pelvic rehabilitation for urinary incontinence: From theory to practice

Terzoni

Federica

Ferrara

et al. 2021

Int J of Uro Nursing

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“…Compared with the Oxford muscle strength classification and pelvic floor muscle strength test, [ 28 ] which are subjective and have poor reliability, and magnetic resonance imaging examination for qualitative diagnosis, SWE can quantitatively evaluate muscle elasticity, and the results are objective and reliable with high repeatability. In the R state, the left and right PR long axes are in a band with slightly higher echoes, with strong echogenic muscle membranes and hypoechoic muscle fibers intertwined with each other.…”

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Application of transperineal ultrasound combined with shear wave elastography in pelvic floor function assessment after hysterectomy

2023

Medicine

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This study explored the application of transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) combined with shear wave elastography (SWE) in evaluating the pelvic structure function of women after total hysterectomy. Seventy healthy women and 76 women who underwent total hysterectomy were selected for ultrasound examination. They were divided into normal (nulliparous) group, (parous) group without hysterectomy, and (parous) group with hysterectomy. TPUS combined with SWE was used to evaluate the pelvic floor structure and function in the 3 groups of women. Posterior urethrovesical angle in resting and maximal Valsalva state, anteroposterior diameter of hiatus in the 3 states, the bladder neck descent, the urethral rotation angle, the Young modulus of left and right puborectalisis muscle in resting state, and the incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction diseases were all higher in the group with hysterectomy than in the group without hysterectomy ( P < .05). Bladder neck-symphyseal distance and anorectal junction-symphyseal distance in the maximum Valsalva state, and the difference in Young modulus between the left and right PR before and after anus contraction were all lower in the group with hysterectomy than the group without hysterectomy ( P < .05). The incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction in postmenopausal patients in the group with hysterectomy was higher than that in premenopausal patients ( P < .05). Total hysterectomy had negative effects on female pelvic floor structure and function. TPUS combined with SWE can be used to evaluate pelvic floor function in multiple dimensions.

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“…Research, Society and Development, v. 10, n. 14, e297101421637, 2021 (CC BY 4.0) | ISSN 2525-3409 | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v10i14.21637 4 Data collection was performed by three evaluators, who performed prior training on standardization of the assessment under the guidance and supervision of a teacher who is a specialist in urogynecological physiotherapy and with vast professional technical experience. According to Silva et al (2021), the PERFECT scheme performed by bidigital vaginal palpation presents greater reliability when two examiners perform the physical examination, in which the inter-examiner bidigital reliability was considered moderate for strength, resistance and fast contractions.…”

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Evaluation of pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in pregnant women: cross-sectional research

Santana¹,

Borgéa²,

Freitas³

et al. 2021

RSD

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The aim of this study was to evaluate pelvic floor functionality and sexual function in pregnant women. The study was characterized as a descriptive and transversal research. The population consisted of 19 pregnant women, living in Parnaíba/PI. The women's assessment instruments were the evaluation and identification form that contained sociodemographic data, clinical history, obstetric and urogynecological data; the NEW PERFECT scheme was used to assess the functionality of the pelvic floor muscles and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to assess sexual function. Mean age was 25.95 (± 3.54) years, mean pelvic floor muscle strength was 2.47 (± 1.28); resistance was 4.31 (± 2.99) seconds; the number of repetitions of the contractions maintained was 2.63 (± 1.6) times; and rapid contractions were 5.05 (± 2.87) contractions. Sexual function according to the FSFI totaled a score of 25.61. In this study, it was possible to infer important deficiencies and limitations regarding strength, coordination, control and activation of the pelvic floor muscles. As in the sexual function domain, the FSFI result indicates possible dysfunctions with an emphasis on the hypoactivity of sexual desire.

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Reliability of the PERFECT scheme assessed by unidigital and bidigital vaginal palpation

Cited by 20 publications

References 21 publications

Assessing the patient undergoing pelvic rehabilitation for urinary incontinence: From theory to practice

Assessing the patient undergoing pelvic rehabilitation for urinary incontinence: From theory to practice

Application of transperineal ultrasound combined with shear wave elastography in pelvic floor function assessment after hysterectomy

Evaluation of pelvic floor muscles and sexual function in pregnant women: cross-sectional research

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