Laura Keyser1,2, Jessica McKinney3,4, Lauren Hosterman4,5, Chi Chiung Grace Chen6. 1. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA. keyser@andrews.edu. 2. Mama LLC, Boston, MA, USA. keyser@andrews.edu. 3. Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA. 4. Mama LLC, Boston, MA, USA. 5. Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA. 6. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Childbirth-related pelvic fistula (CRF) often requires surgery, yet even with successful repair, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal impairments, urinary and fecal incontinence and sexual dysfunction persist for many women. Postoperative rehabilitation, (i.e., physiotherapy, mental health counseling) may address these concerns and has been reported for this population. This review aims to summarize the literature and level of evidence of rehabilitative care practices in fistula care to inform clinical practice, research and policy recommendations. METHODS: A systematic literature review was conducted using Africa-Wide Information, CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, Global Health, PAIS Index, PubMed and SCOPUS searching keywords and MeSH terms to identify women with CRF admitted for surgery. Two researchers progressively screened titles, abstracts and full-text articles. Eligible articles were classified primary if intervention details and outcomes were reported or secondary if rehabilitation was described, but no specific outcomes reported. Relevant study details, strengths and limitations, and key findings were extracted. RESULTS: Eighteen articles were included: eight primary, ten secondary. Primary articles reported on urethral plugs for postoperative urinary incontinence (UI) (2/8), menstrual cup to manage UI (1/8), physiotherapy and health education (3/8) and mental health counseling (2/8). Secondary articles describe rehabilitation components in the context of program descriptions, qualitative analyses or reviews. All evidence was low or very low quality. CONCLUSIONS: Research on rehabilitative care is very limited and highlights inconsistencies in practice. This review provides support for the feasibility of rehabilitation and establishes the need for future interventional studies that involve a comparator and reliable outcome measures.
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Childbirth-related pelvic fistula (CRF) often requires surgery, yet even with successful repair, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal impairments, urinary and fecal incontinence and sexual dysfunction persist for many women. Postoperative rehabilitation, (i.e., physiotherapy, mental health counseling) may address these concerns and has been reported for this population. This review aims to summarize the literature and level of evidence of rehabilitative care practices in fistula care to inform clinical practice, research and policy recommendations. METHODS: A systematic literature review was conducted using Africa-Wide Information, CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, Global Health, PAIS Index, PubMed and SCOPUS searching keywords and MeSH terms to identify women with CRF admitted for surgery. Two researchers progressively screened titles, abstracts and full-text articles. Eligible articles were classified primary if intervention details and outcomes were reported or secondary if rehabilitation was described, but no specific outcomes reported. Relevant study details, strengths and limitations, and key findings were extracted. RESULTS: Eighteen articles were included: eight primary, ten secondary. Primary articles reported on urethral plugs for postoperative urinary incontinence (UI) (2/8), menstrual cup to manage UI (1/8), physiotherapy and health education (3/8) and mental health counseling (2/8). Secondary articles describe rehabilitation components in the context of program descriptions, qualitative analyses or reviews. All evidence was low or very low quality. CONCLUSIONS: Research on rehabilitative care is very limited and highlights inconsistencies in practice. This review provides support for the feasibility of rehabilitation and establishes the need for future interventional studies that involve a comparator and reliable outcome measures.
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