What affects willingness to self-manage a pessary?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding factors which affect willingness to self-manage a pessary for pelvic organ prolapse: A mixed methods study aiming to improve access to pessary self-management.
IRAS ID
304120
Contact name
Lucy Dwyer
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 29 days
Research summary
Pessary self-management is defined as the patient’s ability to remove and reinsert their pessary themselves at home. Previous research has suggested that some women may prefer being able to remove and reinsert their pessary as they wish rather than wait for clinic appointments. At the moment, not enough is known about pessary self-management, particularly what makes someone more or less likely to try pessary self-management. We would like to understand this better so that we can try to help women overcome barriers they might face. This study aims to collect data via both questionnaires and interviews to explore willingness to self-manage a pessary. Using findings from the questionnaires and interviews, a group of women who use pessaries and healthcare professionals who provide pessary care will work together to develop a better way to support women to feel able and willing to manage their pessary in future.
REC name
South West - Central Bristol Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/SW/0102
Date of REC Opinion
10 Aug 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion