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Student Research: “Quality of Life (QoL) of Patients Diagnosed with Urogenital Prolapse Post-Treatment”

  • Principal Investigator: Nguyen Le Quynh Giang – Nursing Program, College of Health Sciences
  • Team member: Hoang Ngọc Anh – Nursing Program, College of Health Sciences
  • Supervisor: Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong – Nursing Program, College of Health Sciences

 

Proposal:

Although urogenital prolapse is not life-threatening, it is reported to be an significant cause of gynecological morbidity and its effect on quality of life has been substaintially noted [1]. Urogenital prolapse can cause impaired quality of life in which women’s physical, social, psychological and sexual wellbeing are immensely influenced [2,3].

Although validated questionnaires on urogential prolapse has been adapted to many languages to explore the prolapse symptoms and its severity in various cultures, comprehensive studies about diagnosed women’s quality of life after treatment, particularly in Vietnam, still require futher investigation. Primary research of prolapse impact on Vietnamese women’s life quality is not yet to be found while secondary research remains sporadic.

The impacts of prolapse symptoms on quality of life is crucial to design appropriate treatment in clinical settings [1]. Hence, this study aims to explore the quality of life among Vietnamese women who diagnosed with urogenital prolapse after treatment and point out the life aspects that are deeply influenced by the prolapse, which would be a valid source of information for healthcare providers in designing treatment plan and providing further support for patients.

This study aims to explore the quality of life among Vietnamese women who diagnosed with urogenital prolapse after treatment and point out the life aspects that are deeply influenced by the prolapse, which would be a valid source of information for healthcare providers in designing treatment plan and providing further support for patients.

Research Question: How the quality of life (QoL) of Vietnamese women who diagnosed with urogential prolapse has changed after they receive treatment?

 

Reference

  1. Sánchez-Sánchez, B., et al., (2020). Quality of life in POP: Validity, reliability and responsiveness of the prolapse quality of life questionnaire (P-QOL) in Spanish women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(5), 1690. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051690.
  2. Srikrishna, S., et al., (2008). Experiences and expectations of women with urogenital prolapse: A quantitative and qualitative exploration. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 115(11), 1362–1368. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01842.x.
  3. Chan, S. S., Cheung, et al., (2012). Symptoms, quality of life, and factors affecting women’s treatment decisions regarding pelvic organ prolapse. International Urogynecology Journal, 23(8), 1027–1033. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1698-y.