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Patient Information:
- Sarah Jenkins, Age: 45 years and 3 months, Female
- Occupation: Marketing Manager
- Physical Activity: Walks 30 minutes daily, attends yoga twice a week, occasional swimming on weekends.
- Present: John Jenkins (Husband)
- Upcoming Appointments: Gynaecologist follow-up on 15 November 2024
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Subjective:
- Reason for visit: Follow-up regarding ongoing pelvic floor dysfunction, specifically urinary urgency and mild prolapse symptoms. Patient also requested guidance on returning to running.
- Progress since last appointment: Reports slight improvement in urinary urgency, now experiencing 4-5 urgent episodes daily compared to 7-8. Prolapse symptoms (vaginal heaviness) are stable, still present in the late afternoon. Has been diligent with home exercises.
- Adherence to home exercises: Adherent to all prescribed home exercises, performing them twice daily as instructed. Finds the Kegel exercises easier now.
- Bladder Symptoms: Urinary urgency 4-5 times daily, with occasional urge incontinence (1-2 times per week, requiring a thin pad). Nocturia 1-2 times per night. Reports improved control with urge suppression techniques. Voiding function is generally good, no straining.
- Bowel Symptoms: Bowel frequency 4-5 times per week, stool type 3-4 on Bristol Stool Chart. No urgency or incontinence. Reports occasional mild straining. Has increased fluid and fibre intake as advised.
- Prolapse Symptoms: Reports a feeling of vaginal heaviness/bulge, particularly after prolonged standing or at the end of the day. No impact on voiding or defecation. Feels it is a stage 1 bulge.
- Sexual Symptoms: Reports mild dyspareunia with deep penetration, stable since last visit. No other sexual symptoms.
- Completed Investigations with Results: None reported since last visit.
Patient Goals:
- Short-term goals: Reduce urinary urgency to 2-3 episodes daily within 4 weeks. Improve pelvic floor muscle strength to allow for comfortable return to light jogging within 6 weeks.
- Long-term goals: Fully resolve urge incontinence and dyspareunia within 6 months. Maintain active lifestyle without pelvic floor symptoms.
- Progress towards goals: Good progress towards short-term goals. Urinary urgency has decreased, and PFM strength has improved, indicating she is on track for a return to light jogging.
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Objective:
PFM assessment:
- PFM examination findings: Internal vaginal examination performed with verbal consent in supine hook-lying position. Good tone, no noticeable prolapse on straining (GH+PB -/0), strength 3/5 (previously 2/5), endurance 5 seconds (previously 3 seconds), good relaxation. No tenderness on palpation.
MSK assessment:
- MSK examination findings: General observation: good posture, no obvious gait abnormalities. Lumbar spine ROM full and pain-free. Hip flexion 110 degrees bilaterally, abduction 40 degrees bilaterally, both pain-free. No tenderness in lower abdominal or hip musculature.
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Action Taken:
1. Urinary Urgency and Incontinence
- Interventions: Reviewed urge suppression strategies and provided biofeedback for optimal pelvic floor muscle contraction. // Patient response: Patient demonstrated improved understanding and technique. Reported feeling more confident in managing urges.
- Education: Discussed bladder retraining principles and fluid intake modifications.
2. Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Interventions: Progressed pelvic floor muscle exercises to include functional bracing techniques during lifting and coughing. Reviewed pessary options for potential future consideration. // Patient response: Patient understood the bracing techniques and found them helpful. Expressed interest in learning more about pessaries.
- Education: Re-emphasised the importance of avoiding constipation and heavy lifting.
3. Return to Running
- Interventions: Provided a graded return-to-running programme, starting with short intervals of walking and light jogging. Emphasised core engagement and landing mechanics. // Patient response: Patient was enthusiastic and understood the gradual progression required.
- Education: Discussed appropriate footwear and the importance of listening to her body.
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Evaluation: Good progress towards short-term treatment goals, particularly with urinary urgency and PFM strength. Patient is motivated and adherent to the home program.
Home Program: Continued twice-daily pelvic floor muscle exercises (incorporating new functional bracing). Bladder retraining log to continue. Initiated graded return-to-running program (walk 3 mins/jog 1 min x 5 repetitions, 3 times per week).
Handouts/Leaflets: "Managing Urge Incontinence" leaflet emailed. Printed copy of graded return-to-running program provided.
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Plan:
- Review: Next appointment in 3 weeks, 1 November 2024.
- Letter: Letter to be sent to GP outlining progress and ongoing plan.
- Ongoing plan:
- Urinary Urgency and Incontinence: Continue bladder retraining and PFM exercises. Monitor pad usage.
- Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Continue functional bracing techniques. Discuss pessary fitting if symptoms do not continue to improve.
- Return to Running: Progress running program as tolerated. Address any discomfort or symptoms as they arise.
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Patient Information:
- [name], Age: [age in years and months], [gender/sex] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit placeholder, retain section heading and lead-in, and leave blank.)
- Occupation: [occupation] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Physical Activity: [physical activity details] (List physical activity, sports, exercise and frequency of these. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Present: [other persons present] (Note if there was any other person in attendance and their relationship to the patient. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [upcoming appointments] (Note any upcoming appointments with their specialist, e.g. gynaecologist, or with a member of their allied health team. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
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Subjective:
- Reason for visit: [chief complaints] (Mention reasons for visit, chief complaints such as requests, key symptoms etc. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [progress since last appointment] (Mention progress or worsening of complaint since last appointment. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [adherence to home exercises] (Mention adherence to home exercises and advice from last appointment. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Bladder Symptoms: [bladder symptoms] (List any symptoms related to bladder function including urinary frequency, nocturia, incontinence episodes, pad usage, and voiding function, etc. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Bowel Symptoms: [bowel symptoms] (List any symptoms related to bowel function including bowel frequency, stool type, urgency, incontinence episodes, pad usage, defecation difficulties, etc. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Prolapse Symptoms: [prolapse symptoms] (In female patients only: List any symptoms related to pelvic organ prolapse including feeling of vaginal bulge, vaginal heaviness, voiding dysfunction, defecation difficulties, etc. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Sexual Symptoms: [sexual symptoms] (List any symptoms related to sexual function including erectile dysfunction, dyspareunia, etc. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [completed investigations with results] (Only include completed investigations where results have been explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note. All planned or ordered investigations must be included under Plan, not here. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
Patient Goals:
- [short-term goals] (Short-term physiotherapy goals and time frame for achieving these goals. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [long-term goals] (Long-term physiotherapy goals and time frame for achieving these goals. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [progress towards goals] (Mention progress towards physiotherapy goals. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
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Objective:
PFM assessment:
- [PFM examination findings] (Pelvic floor muscle examination findings in bullet point form. Note whether this was an internal vaginal examination, digital rectal examination, perineal palpation, trans-perineal ultrasound, or abdominal ultrasound. Note consent and positioning. Include findings on GH+PB, prolapse, strength, tone, relaxation, endurance/holds. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
MSK assessment:
- [MSK examination findings] (Physical examination of gait, general movement, range of motion, and muscle testing of any muscles other than pelvic floor. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
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Action Taken:
(Repeat the following format for each issue, problem or request discussed during the session. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
[issue number. issue name] (Issue, request, topic or condition name only.)
- [interventions] (Describe any interventions performed during the visit for this issue, including exercises and manual therapies. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.) // [patient response] (Patient's response to interventions for this issue. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [education] (Patient education and counselling for this issue. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
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Evaluation: [progress towards treatment goals] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
Home Program: [home exercises and self-management] (Home exercises, stretches, and self-management strategies for all issues. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
Handouts/Leaflets: [handouts given] (Any handouts, leaflets, or written patient education given to the patient physically or emailed to them. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
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Plan:
- Review: [next appointment] (When the patient is to come back again. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Letter: [referral letter] (Mention whether a letter needs to be written back to the referring doctor. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- Ongoing plan:
(Repeat the following format for each issue discussed. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [treatment planned] (Treatment planned for this issue. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)
- [relevant referrals] (Relevant referrals for this issue, including referrals to other healthcare providers. Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, context or clinical note; else omit section entirely.)