Lamb, S. E. (Sallie E.), Pepper, Jo, Lall, Ranjit, Jørstad-Stein , Ellen C., Clark, M. D. (Michael D.), Hill, Lesley and Fereday Smith, Jan. (2009) Group treatments for sensitive health care problems : a randomised controlled trial of group versus individual physiotherapy sessions for female urinary incontinence. BMC Women's Health, Vol.9 . article no. 26. ISSN 1472-6874

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Background: The aim was to compare effectiveness of group versus individual sessions of physiotherapy in terms of symptoms, quality of life, and costs, and to investigate the effect of patient preference on uptake and outcome of treatment. Methods: A pragmatic, multi-centre randomised controlled trial in five British National Health Service physiotherapy departments. 174 women with stress and/or urge incontinence were randomised to receive treatment from a physiotherapist delivered in a group or individual setting over three weekly sessions. Outcome were measured as Symptom Severity Index; Incontinence-related Quality of Life questionnaire; National Health Service costs, and out of pocket expenses. Results: The majority of women expressed no preference (55%) or preference for individual treatment (36%). Treatment attendance was good, with similar attendance with both service delivery models. Overall, there were no statistically significant differences in symptom severity or quality of life outcomes between the models. Over 85% of women reported a subjective benefit of treatment, with a slightly higher rating in the individual compared with the group setting. When all health care costs were considered, average cost per patient was lower for group sessions (Mean cost difference £52.91 95%, confidence interval (£25.82 - £80.00)). Conclusion: Indications are that whilst some women may have an initial preference for individual treatment, there are no substantial differences in the symptom, quality of life outcomes or non-attendance. Because of the significant difference in mean cost, group treatment is recommended.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Physical therapy -- Great Britain, Urinary incontinence -- Great Britain, Women -- Health and hygiene -- Great Britain, Medical economics -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	BMC Women's Health
Publisher:	BioMed Central Ltd.
ISSN:	1472-6874
Date:	14 September 2009
Volume:	Vol.9
Page Range:	article no. 26
Identification Number:	10.1186/1472-6874-9-26
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
Funder:	Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF)
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/2177

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