Diastasis Recti Abdominis Association With Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Postpartum C-section Women
Condition: Diastasis Recti; Sacroiliac Joint Somatic Dysfunction; Pelvic Floor Disorders
MeSH terms: Diastasis, Muscle; Pelvic Floor Disorders
Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]

Summary: 
      Purpose: The purpose of the proposed study is to examine the ability of diastasis recti
      abdominis to predict outcomes of Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and pelvic floor dysfunction.

        -  Sample: The study will use a purposive sampling to select 120 subjects, ages 18-45, in
           the postpartum period between 12 weeks and 48 weeks. All subjects should have resided in
           the UAE minimum of 6 months prior to taking part in the study.

      Data analysis:

        -  The age range of the subjects as well as the mean age with standard deviation will be
           determined.

        -  Data will be analyzed using Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis for the primary
           research question.

        -  For the Ssecondary research questions will include difference in DRA will be analyzed
           byas below:

        -  SIJ Dysfunction (logistic regression-Odds ratio)

        -  PFDI (Low, Moderate, High) (ANOVA/Kruskal Wallace Wallis Test)

        -  Pelvic Fascia excursion (Low, Moderate, High). (ANOVA/Kruskal Wallace Wallis Test)
    

Detailed description: 
      The data recorded for each subject will include: medical record number (MRN), type of
      delivery, measurement values and presence or absence of DRA as well as general health
      information collected in the health screening questionnaire. All identifiers will be kept
      separately , and password protected only accessed by Primary Investigator. Unless required by
      law or in the event of medical emergency, MRN of any subject will not be disclosed to anyone
      by the investigator. Under no circumstances will the personal identity of any subject be
      revealed in any form of a publication or presentation.

      With the exception of the subject's medical record number as well as signed forms (consent
      and health questionnaire), all recorded study data will be identified using only a unique
      number for each subject. A paper master list will be kept that matches each medical record
      number to their identification number and kept in a separate locked and secured cabinet from
      the rest of the data. Other than that, the signed forms, all other data will be recorded
      initially on a paper sheet then transferred to an electronic spreadsheet. When not under
      direct supervision of the investigator, all paper records will be kept secure in locked
      filing cabinets, accessible only to the investigator. All data stored electronically will be
      maintained and backed up in an encrypted format with the password known only to the
      investigator. Subjects will be provided with a photocopy of the signed consent form.
    

Intervention name(s): nill
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): nill
Observational model: Other
Time perspective: Cross-Sectional
Sampling method: Non-Probability Sample
Study population: 
        • The study will use a purposive sampling of 120 subjects, ages 18-45, in the postpartum
        period between 12 weeks and 48 weeks. All subjects will live in the United Arab Emirates
        minimum of 6 months prior to taking part in the study.