(UroToday.com) Focus groups and interviews of 11 women, mean age 61 years (range 39-88), were conducted to understand patient experiences regarding mid-urethral sling (MUS) surgery and outcomes. Discussions were recorded and transcribed and transcripts were coded to reflect themes and illustrative quotations. Concerns voiced by these women revolved around 5 themes: healthcare experience, decision making, endorsement of MUS, urinary symptoms, and non-SUI concerns. Women reported barriers to SUI care. Not surprisingly, the authors concluded that understanding women’s concerns and expectations prior to MUS surgery would improve the care of women.
Presented by: Pansy Uberoi, Wai Lee, Donna Berry, Kathleen Kobashi, Alvaro Lucioni, and Una Lee, Virginia Mason, Seattle, WA, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Written by: Diane K. Newman, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN is an Adjunct Professor of Urology in Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health
