A scoping review of abdominal wall functional assessment in patients with hernias - Takeaways - MDSpire

A scoping review of abdominal wall functional assessment in patients with hernias

  • By

  • Haiye Shen

  • Dominic Farris

  • David L. Sanders

  • Helen Dawes

  • Sarah E. Lamb

  • John M. Findlay

  • November 24, 2025

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    Abdominal wall function (AWF) is crucial for regulating intra-abdominal pressure and supporting core stability.

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    Impairments in AWF are prevalent in hernia patients, negatively impacting their quality of life.

  • 3

    There is no standardized method for assessing AWF pre- and post-surgery, complicating the evaluation of surgical success.

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    This review aims to identify and appraise various assessments of AWF beyond just abdominal muscle strength.

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    The study included 18 relevant studies, highlighting the diversity in research designs and assessment methods for AWF.

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A scoping review of abdominal wall functional assessment in patients with hernias

  • by Haiye Shen, Dominic Farris, David L. Sanders, Helen Dawes, Sarah E. Lamb, John M. Findlay

  • November 24, 2025

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