The introduction of the UroShield® device within a New Zealand District Nursing Service significantly improved the lives of patients with indwelling urinary catheters. This Quality Improvement project demonstrated a reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections and blockages, leading to fewer interventions and enhanced patient comfort. The project highlighted how UroShield® can reduce healthcare costs and improve the quality of life for patients, suggesting its potential for use in similar healthcare settings.

Pelvic organ prolapse impacts more than 50% of women at some point in their lives, with many seeking a vaginal pessary as a treatment option. Though safe for the majority of users, vaginal pessaries can lead to devastating complications such as genital tract fistula. We review the treatment and outcomes of women who have suffered this condition.

A significant number of patients seeking pelvic health (PH) physiotherapy have experienced sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. This paper discusses a case study of a patient with Genito-Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder resulting from a teenage sexual assault, emphasising the need for a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed approach to treatment. By advocating for evidence-based practices and empathetic care, the authors aim to improve patient outcomes and guide PH physiotherapists in managing patients with sexual trauma in clinical practice..

Written health information resources are commonly used in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare settings to provide health information. Twenty-three women who evaluated seven information brochures on urinary incontinence, developed for use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons, found the information useful, easy to read and understand, and well designed. Written information presented in simple, non-technical and culturally appropriate language will assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons in understanding, preventing and managing their health conditions.