To examine the reproducibility and sensitivity of a new scoring system for pelvic floor muscle function
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bekkenbodemaandoeningen
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Primary outcome
The main endpoint of the study is to observe the intra- and interpersonal
reproducibility of the pelvic floor muscle function scoring system (PFMS)
Secondary outcome
1. The correlation of PFMS with urogenital symptoms
2. Internal and constructy validity
3. The sensitivity to change of PFMS
Background summary
Pelvic floor muscle training is one of the cornerstones in the treatment of
women with a variety of urogenital symptoms. For instance, in urinary stress
incontinence it is the first line of treatment. The training can be based on
increasing muscle strength in one, but other women may benefit from relaxation
and coordination. Recently the International Continence Society proposed a
scoring system to facilitate the communication between different carers in the
field of pelvic floor pathology. Before starting to use a new scoring system,
the system has to be reliable and reproducible, meaning that a study on the
inter- and intraobserver variety is necessary.
Study objective
To examine the reproducibility and sensitivity of a new scoring system for
pelvic floor muscle function
Study design
Observational study
Study burden and risks
In routine practice all patients fill in the same questionnaire as used in our
study. Also a pelvic floor muscle examination is routinely performed at first
visit. The majority of patients will be scheduled for additional diagnostic
procedures. At this second visit they will have an additional pelvic floor
musle examination by the two examiners. Those women who will be scheduled for a
pelvic floor rehabilitation program will be invited for an extra visit to our
clinic before starting this therapy. The patients mostly do not have to come
for an extra visit.
Prof.Bronkhorstlaan 10
3723 MN Bilthoven
Nederland
Prof.Bronkhorstlaan 10
3723 MN Bilthoven
Nederland
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Inclusion criteria
- Women with urogynaecological symptoms
- Good understanding of the Dutch language in word and writing
Exclusion criteria
- History of sexual abuse
- History of urogynaecological surgery
- History of connective tissue or muscle disease
- History of neurological disease
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL14313.041.06 |