Comparison of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Attendance Based on Referring Provider Specialty

The objective of this study was to determine whether pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) attendance differs based on referring provider specialty and identify factors related to PFPT initiation and completion. Methods This was an institutional review board-approved retrospective cohort study examining referrals from female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) and non-FPMRS providers at a single academic medical center to affiliated PFPT clinics over a 12-month period. Demographics, referring specialty and diagnoses, prior treatment, and details regarding PFPT attendance were collected. Characteristics between FPMRS and non-FPMRS referrals were compared and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with PFPT initiation and completion. Results A total of 497 referrals were placed for PFPT. Compared with non-FPMRS referrals, FPMRS referrals were for patients who were older (54.7 years vs 35.6 years), and had higher parity; more were postmenopausal (56% vs 18%) and had Medicare insurance (22% vs 10%) (all P
Source: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research