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ReviewInternational urogynecology journal2018

How to report electrotherapy parameters and procedures for pelvic floor dysfunction.

Angélica Mércia Pascon Barbosa, Nivaldo Antonio Parizotto, Cristiane Rodrigues Pedroni, Mariana Arias Avila, Richard Eloin Liebano, Patricia Driusso

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Review in International urogynecology journal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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Who cites it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Angélica Mércia Pascon BarbosaSchool of Philosophy and Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Hygino Muzzi Filho, 737, Bairro: Mirante, Marília, SP, CEP:17.525-900, Brazil. angelicapascon@gmail.com.
Nivaldo Antonio ParizottoPost-Graduate Program of Biotechnology on Regenerative Medicine and Medical Chemistry, University of Araraquara, (UNIARA), Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
Cristiane Rodrigues PedroniSchool of Philosophy and Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Av. Hygino Muzzi Filho, 737, Bairro: Mirante, Marília, SP, CEP:17.525-900, Brazil.
Mariana Arias AvilaPhysical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Richard Eloin LiebanoPhysical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Patricia DriussoPhysical Therapy Post-Graduate Program, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Electrical stimulation is widely used for pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions (PFMDs), but studies are not always clear about the parameters used, jeopardizing their reproduction. As such, this study aimed to be a reference for researchers and clinicians when using electrical stimulation for PFMD. This report was designed by experts on electrophysical agents and PFMD who determined all basic parameters that should be described. The terms were selected from the Medical Subject Headings database of controlled vocabulary. An extensive process of systematic searching of databases was performed, after which experts met and discussed on the main findings, and a consensus was achieved. Electrical stimulation parameters were described, including the physiological meaning and clinical relevance of each parameter. Also, a description of patient and electrode positioning was added. A consensus-based guideline on how to report electrical stimulation parameters for PFMD treatment was developed to help both clinicians and researchers.

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Electric Stimulation TherapyHumansPelvic Floor DisordersConsensusElectric stimulation therapyElectrodesParametersPelvic floor disorders

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