Publications by authors named "Sally Mastwyk"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how common metabolic syndrome is among clients undergoing physiotherapy in private practices in Australia and identify factors associated with it, as well as clients' readiness for lifestyle changes.
- Involving 230 participants, the findings revealed that 37% had metabolic syndrome, and significantly, most were unaware of their condition. It was linked to older age and lower socio-economic status.
- The research emphasizes the importance of screening for metabolic risk factors in primary care settings, suggesting that physiotherapists can play a key role in identifying and addressing these health issues to aid in chronic disease prevention.
Objectives: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and current practice of primary care physiotherapists in recognising and managing clients with metabolic syndrome.
Design: Mixed-methods research design comprising an online survey and focus groups.
Participants: Australian and English physiotherapists (n = 183) working in a primary care setting responded to the survey.
Background: The transition to parenthood is one of the most challenging across the life course, with profound changes that can impact psychological health. In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), came the rapid implementation of remote antenatal care, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Hypothesis: Clinical assessment of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) in a standing position may provide a more valid representation of PFM function experienced by patients in daily life than assessment in the lying position. The primary aim of this study was to examine PFM function in a standing versus a lying position in parous women with any type of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse.
Methods: In this exploratory cross-sectional study, participant symptom status was determined using the Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire.
Aims: To systematically review the evidence for the effect of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and/or continence surgery on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) morphometry and function in women, and to investigate whether a relationship exists between PFM measures and clinician-reported objective pelvic floor outcomes postoperatively.
Methods: Six electronic databases were searched until March 2018. Studies were included if they examined the effect of POP and/or continence surgery on the PFM in women, and reported pre- and postoperative data.
Objectives: To understand the attributes of expert physiotherapy continence clinicians and how they compare to novices in relation to experience, knowledge, capability and skills in pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Design: Qualitative methods were used for thematic analysis of data collected from clinician focus groups.
Participants: Registered physiotherapists in Melbourne, Australia.
Aims: The experiences and information needs of clinicians who use pelvic floor muscle training to manage urinary incontinence were explored.
Methods: Qualitative methods were used to conduct thematic analysis of data collected from clinician focus groups and interviews. Participants were registered physiotherapists and continence nurses in Melbourne, Australia.