Publications by authors named "B Gurland"
Introduction: Abdominal and perineal repairs for rectal prolapse are offered to patients based on surgeon assessment of risk. Interpretations of risk can vary. We sought to understand how the preoperative Risk Analysis Index (RAI) score, a validated measure of frailty, aligned with our existing decision-making process for rectal prolapse repair.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Telehealth utilization, largely spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, has become popular due to convenience and access. We assessed the effectiveness of telehealth for delivering pelvic health physical therapy (PHPT) in patients with pelvic floor disorders (PFD).
Methods: In this IRB approved, cross-sectional study, 812 patients who underwent PHPT treatment by telehealth or in combination with in-person visits were surveyed.
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- A study aimed to create a standardized operative report for rectal prolapse surgery by gathering consensus from pelvic floor surgeons, focusing on key descriptors necessary for comprehensive reporting.
- The research involved a Delphi process where 176 surgeons from various regions voted on descriptors in multiple rounds, ultimately selecting 16 that achieved over 70% agreement.
- The final agreed-upon descriptors included details about the surgery type, dissection methods, and the use of mesh and sutures, ensuring thorough documentation of the surgical procedure.
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- Patient-centered educational resources about rectal prolapse and rectocele are often hard to find and comprehend, but video animations may help create effective tools for patient education.
- The study aimed to understand female patients' preferences for learning these conditions and gather feedback on a short educational animation created for this purpose.
- Results showed that 97% of participants found the video clear and helpful, but many faced challenges like difficulty in finding reliable information online, suggesting that such animations should be integrated into initial medical consultations.