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Released on June 20, 2013
Women with pelvic floor problems now have faster alternatives for assessment and treatment, thanks to the creation of an innovative “patient pathway” that anticipates their needs and streamlines their route to the care they need.
About 25 per cent of adult women cope with either urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse or both. Damage to pelvic floor muscles from childbirth or other causes, can result in conditions that can be uncomfortable and interfere with everyday activities.
“Health regions and the Ministry of Health heard from women that they need faster access to services, so we are working together to make it quicker and easier for women to learn about their condition, get a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan,” Minister responsible for Corrections and Policing Christine Tell said on behalf of Health Minister Dustin Duncan. “The launch of Saskatchewan’s Pelvic Floor Pathway gives women better access to the information, assessment and treatment they need to lead healthier lives.”
“Pelvic floor conditions are not life-threatening, but can have a serious impact on a woman’s quality of life,” Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region's Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Corrine Jabs said. “Though these conditions can be embarrassing, we want women to know they have many options available to lessen or eliminate the symptoms. We have found that many women want health advice and a review of their options, including non-surgical options. They don’t need to wait in line to see a specialist for this type of discussion to occur.”
“Many women find it takes too long to see the right person and sort out what treatment they need,” patient advisor Charlotte Hendren said. “This pathway helps women understand more about their condition and what options are available. I hope this will encourage many Saskatchewan women to step forward to get treatment as soon as they realize they have a problem.”
The first Pelvic Floor Pathway Clinic opened in April in Regina. Clinics in other Saskatchewan communities are planned. Patients referred to the clinic have access to information about pelvic floor conditions and treatment options from written materials, and information and advice from specially-trained nurse practitioners and physical therapists, with the option of referral back to their primary health care provider or to a gynecologist, if needed.
To help them with assessment and treatment, primary care providers across the province can now take a pelvic floor training session and have access to assessment and treatment information online. As well, some communities have local resources for therapy and treatment, including referral to a gynecologist.
For more information about pelvic floor conditions and the options available, visit www.health.gov.sk.ca/pelvic-floor.
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For more information, contact:
Tyler McMurchy
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Bill Carney
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
Regina
Phone: 306-766-5388
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