Pessary management practices for pelvic organ prolapse among Australian health care practitioners: a cross-sectional study.
Katrina McEvoyRebecca GriffinMelissa HarrisHannah MogerOlivia WrightIrena NurkicJudith ThompsonRebekah DasPatricia B NeumannPublished in: International urogynecology journal (2023)
Doctors, nurses and physiotherapists provided PM in Australia. HCPs had variable training and experience in PM, with rural and remote HCPs particularly wanting further training. This study highlights the need for accessible PM services, standardised and competency-based training for HCPs, and governance structures ensuring safe care.
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