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Triage: Implementation of a multidisciplinary triage system and an advanced practice model in physical therapy at the IUGM outpatient continence clinic: a pilot project

This pilot study at the IUGM continence clinic aims to speed up the care of patients with “simple” urinary incontinence through nursing triage and advanced physiotherapy assessment.

Implementation: The GROUP program: A multi-center mixed-method implantation study

This study evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a group perineal rehabilitation program (GROUP program) within Quebec’s health care system.

Meta-analysis: Physical therapy interventions for urinary incontinence in older women: a network meta-analysis
A network meta-analysis comparing different pelvic floor rehabilitation approaches to identify the most effective treatments for older women with urinary incontinence.

Authors: Santiago A, Dumoulin C.

Chapter update: Adult Conservative Management in the book "Incontinence" by the International Consultation on Incontinence

The goal is to update knowledge and formulate recommendations on conservative management of various pelvic dysfunctions based on the latest scientific evidence.

Authors: Dumoulin C, Booth J, Cacciari L, Campbell P, Hagen S, Homsi J, Morin M, Morkved S, Nahom I, Pang R, Panicker J, Vesentini G, Wallace S, Yamanishi T.

Vaginoplasty: The impact of a post-operative care protocol including pelvic floor physiotherapy after gender-affirming vaginoplasty: a pre-post study

This research aims to study the clinical impact of a post-op care protocol, including pelvic floor physiotherapy, on pain experience among patients that underwent gender-affirming vaginoplasty surgery in Montreal, as well as effects on their pelvic floor function and long-term sexual function.

Connected device: Usability, acceptability and effect of a mobile application and connected object for older women with urinary incontinence: a mixed method study

The aim of this study is to evaluate how practical and user-friendly the OUPS! mobile app and its connected device are in daily life, how well they are generally appreciated, and their effectiveness in reducing urinary incontinence symptoms in postmenopausal women.

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Predictors: Development and validation of a clinical prediction rule to guide and improve the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence

This study aims to better identify women who are most likely to benefit from physiotherapy to treat urinary incontinence.

8-year follow-up: 8-year follow-up of the GROUP randomized clinical trial on pelvic floor physiotherapy for urinary incontinence in women aged 60 and over

The objective of the study is to assess if the reduction in urinary leakage episodes is maintained eight years after pelvic floor muscle training.

VITAAL: Individualized virtual training game for older adults with one or more of the following conditions: mobility impairment, cognitive impairment and/or urinary incontinence

Assessment of a new virtual training game targeting older adults and aiming to improve balance, cognitive function and leg and pelvic floor muscle strength.