Clinical Trial Results: Pessary Self-Management vs. Clinic-Based Care for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Key Findings
- Self-management was acceptable and cost-effective, leading to fewer complications
- Quality of life for women with prolapse did not significantly improve or worsen compared with clinic-based care
- Situational factors impacted adherence and effectiveness in both groups
Practical Solutions and Value
- The self-management intervention involved a 30-minute teaching appointment, an information leaflet, a 2-week follow-up telephone call, and a local clinic telephone helpline number
- Cost-effective at a willingness-to-pay threshold of £20,000 per quality-adjusted life-year gained
- Our AI-driven platform consolidates ICD-11 standards, clinical protocols, and research into a single, easily accessible knowledge base for clinicians
- Mobile apps support scheduling, monitoring treatments, and telemedicine, making it easier to manage patient care and expand services digitally
Study Information
- Study Registration: This study is registered as ISRCTN62510577
- Funding: Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme (NIHR award ref: 16/82/01)
