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Eierman AC, Reischman AE, Gouthro RV. A Case of Risperidone-Induced Urinary Incontinence. Cureus 2024; 16:e58590. [PMID: 38765431 PMCID: PMC11102709 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders are psychiatric conditions associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality; patients with these conditions have a shortened average lifespan compared to the general population. First-line treatment for schizophrenia spectrum illness consists of atypical antipsychotics, which are associated with well-understood side effects, including metabolic syndrome, anticholinergic effects, and extrapyramidal symptoms. We are presenting a case of a 36-year-old patient treated with the atypical antipsychotic risperidone who experienced treatment-associated urinary incontinence. In the current literature, atypical antipsychotic-induced urinary incontinence is not well-documented in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Incontinence is often a topic of societal shame for many patients, and as a side effect, it may influence medication compliance. In the treatment of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, compliance is essential to prevent psychosis relapse in patients, so prescribers must be aware of this potential side effect and how to manage it. Upon a patient presenting with incontinence suspected to be due to atypical antipsychotics, other more common causes of incontinence must first be ruled out. Then, further management can consist of stopping the offending medication or adding a medication to address the incontinence. In this case, our patient had an extended history of suboptimal treated schizoaffective disorder, and risperidone was providing significant improvement; therefore, to ensure continued improvement, we initiated oxybutynin to manage urinary incontinence.
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Dos Santos Sousa AJ, Cordeiro Rodrigues J, Falcão Padilha J, Garcia Godoy A, Menezes Degani A, Danna-Santos A, Driusso P. Effects of health education on women with urinary incontinence: systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urogynecol J 2024; 35:273-289. [PMID: 38099941 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05693-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The objective was to investigate the effects of health education (HE) on urinary symptoms and quality of life in women with urinary incontinence (UI). METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of trials evaluating HE for women with UI. The risk of bias was assessed using the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials. RESULTS The search identified 5,118 articles. Eighteen papers were considered eligible. The interventions investigated included health education (HE), combined intervention, self-management (SM), and structured training (ST). Outcomes included quality of life (QoL), UI frequency, UI severity, impression of improvement, incontinence symptoms, urine leakage, fear of leakage, urgency, and incontinence impact. Compared with the control group there was a significant improvement in the frequency, severity, and impact on the QoL for women with UI (assessed by the total score of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ SF); RR = -1.47, 95% CI [-2.07, -0.88]; two trials; low certainty of the evidence). CONCLUSIONS This review shows that HE seems to be beneficial in the treatment of women with UI when compared with control women (no treatment or general health care), improving the frequency, severity, and impact on QoL assessed by the ICIQ SF total score. However, the certainty of this evidence is low.
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- Ana Jéssica Dos Santos Sousa
- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, São Carlos, SP, CEP: 13565-905, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, São Carlos, SP, CEP: 13565-905, Brazil
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- Urogynecological Physiotherapy Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, AP, Brazil
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, São Carlos, SP, CEP: 13565-905, Brazil
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- Laboratory for Advancements in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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- Laboratory for Advancements in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, USA
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- Women's Health Research Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, São Carlos, SP, CEP: 13565-905, Brazil.
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Karasu AFG, Cetin C, Pasin Ö, Karacabay M, Tanoglu FB, Ilhan G. Prevalence of urinary incontinence and anal incontinence: an internet-based cross-sectional study of female Turkish University students. Int Urogynecol J 2023; 34:2309-2315. [PMID: 37266726 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05573-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The objective of this cross-sectional, epidemiological study was to characterize urinary tract and bowel symptom prevalence and the extent of discomfort/bother associated with them. Additionally, the authors aimed to explore factors associated with both conditions among Turkish female university students. Also, an insight into women's "communication regarding urinary incontinence and anal incontinence" with their family members was sought. METHODS This is an internet-based national cross-sectional study. A study-specific 30-item questionnaire containing validated measures of symptom prevalence and bother (Urogenital Distress Inventory questionnaire short form and Colorectal-Anal Distress Inventory) were incorporated into the survey. Out of a total of 2,125 e-mail invitations that were sent, 1,226 responded with data included in this analysis. RESULTS The age and BMI of all respondents were 26.53 ± 10.082, 23.45 ± 6.609 respectively. Nine hundred and eighty-five (80.5%) respondents claimed that they did not suffer a UI episode in the last year, whereas 10 people (0.08%) claimed that they had a urinary incontinence episode every day. Three hundred and fifty-seven responders (29.1%) stated that they suffered from "gas incontinence," 6 (0.5%) stool incontinence, and 20 (1.6%) declared that they had episodes of both stool and gas incontinence. Five hundred and forty-four participants (44%) reported that they had family relatives with a problem of "urinary incontinence" and 576 (47%) stated they had a conversation on "urinary incontinence." Seventy-five of the responders (6.1%) stated that they had a family member with "anal incontinence" and 246 (20.1%) responded that they had a conversation regarding "anal incontinence" with them. CONCLUSION We have demonstrated that the prevalence of UI was 19.5%. Twenty-nine percent stated they suffered "gas incontinence," 0.5% stool incontinence, and 1.6% declared that they had episodes of both stool and gas incontinence.
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- Ayse Filiz Gokmen Karasu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Medicine Unit, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Medicine Unit, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suleymaniye Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Muñiz KS, Grado L, Gomez M, Ortiz C, Cerna R, Brioso X, Carson KA, Chen CCG. Pelvic floor disorder assessment of knowledge and symptoms: an educational intervention for Spanish-speaking women (PAKS study). Int Urogynecol J 2023; 34:1789-1796. [PMID: 36735052 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-023-05459-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Educational interventions have been effective in improving postpartum knowledge, performance of pelvic floor exercises, and bowel-specific quality-of-life. Our primary objective was to determine if a video-based educational intervention on pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) would increase Spanish-speaking women's knowledge of PFDs, and secondarily to assess if it would decrease pelvic floor symptoms. We hypothesized that Spanish-speaking women would improve their pelvic floor knowledge and symptoms post-intervention. METHODS Inclusion criteria included women age 18 years and older and self-reported as a predominantly Spanish-speaker or equally bilingual English- and Spanish-speaker. Changes in knowledge were assessed with the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ). Changes in symptoms were assessed with the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20). Linear regression assessed for independent effects. RESULTS One hundred and fourteen women were enrolled and 112 completed the pre- and post-intervention PIKQ. Mean (standard deviation [SD]) age was 50 (14) years. Immediate post-intervention scores showed significant improvement in knowledge. Total PIKQ score improved by 5.1 (4.7) points (p < 0.001). POP subscore improved by 2.7 (2.7) points (p<0.001) and UI subscore improved by 2.3 (2.5) points (p < 0.001). Improvement in knowledge continued after four weeks (p < 0.001). PFDI-20 prolapse (p=0.02), colorectal-anal (p < 0.001) and urinary (p = 0.01) scores significantly improved only for the most symptomatic women at baseline. Using linear regression, total PIKQ (p = 0.03) and total PFDI-20 scores (p = 0.04) were associated with predominantly Spanish-speakers versus fully bilingual. CONCLUSION Findings support the efficacy of a video-based educational intervention to improve knowledge of PFDs in Spanish-speaking women. The most symptomatic women benefitted from this intervention.
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- Keila S Muñiz
- St. Joseph's Health Hospital, 104 Union Ave, Suite 804, Syracuse, NY, 13203, USA.
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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- University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Yale New Haven Hospital, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Blanco Gutiérrez V, Hundley VA, Way S. The Experience of Women From Underrepresented Groups With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review. J Transcult Nurs 2023; 34:288-300. [PMID: 37199465 PMCID: PMC10265309 DOI: 10.1177/10436596231172205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Urinary incontinence (UI) in women is a global public health issue. However, there is a limited understanding of the experience of women from underrepresented groups suffering from UI. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine current evidence regarding the experience of women with UI from these groups. METHODOLOGY A systematic search was undertaken to retrieve research studies that answered the research question. Four qualitative research studies were included. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guided this review. RESULTS Four themes emerged from this review: the perceived origin of UI, the physical, psychological, and social impact of UI, the impact of culture and religion on UI, and vice versa, and the interaction of women with health services. DISCUSSION Social determinants of health, such as religion and culture, need to be considered by professionals providing care if women from underrepresented groups experiencing UI are to receive optimal care.
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Soliman M, El-Sheikh M, Farrag N. Effect of a self-care program among women with urinary incontinence: A quasi-experimental study. J Med Life 2023; 16:1111-1119. [PMID: 37900076 PMCID: PMC10600677 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2022-0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Urinary incontinence is a multifactorial health problem that significantly affects women's quality of life. This quasi-experimental pre/post-test study aimed to evaluate the effect of a self-care program on women suffering from urinary incontinence. The study was conducted at the urodynamic unit within Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital, with a purposive sample of 100 women diagnosed with urinary incontinence, with no medical or surgical conditions, and who were not pregnant. A structured interview questionnaire and women's self-care practices checklists were used as study tools. The results showed that 72.0% of the study group and 68.0% of the control group were housewives. Significantly improved self-care practices and bladder retraining were observed in the study group compared to the control group post-intervention and during follow-up (p<0.001). Furthermore, the study group demonstrated a reduction in the severity of urinary incontinence and improved health practices, whereas the control group did not exhibit significant changes. These findings emphasize the significance of self-care programs in managing urinary incontinence and enhancing women's quality of life.
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- Magda Soliman
- Department of Laboratories, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Maternity and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Maternity and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Evidence-Informed, Interdisciplinary, Multidimensional Action Plan to Advance Overactive Bladder Research and Treatment Initiatives: Directives From State-of-the-Science Conference on Overactive Bladder and Cognitive Impairment. UROGYNECOLOGY (HAGERSTOWN, MD.) 2023; 29:S20-S39. [PMID: 36548637 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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ABSTRACT This article outlines an evidence-informed, interdisciplinary, multidimensional, comprehensive action plan for the American Urogynecologic Society to improve care of women with overactive bladder (OAB) while minimizing treatment-related adverse events, including cognitive impairment. It is a "call to action" to advance basic, translational, and clinical research and summarizes initiatives developed at the State-of-the-Science Conference on OAB and Cognitive Impairment to (1) develop framework for a new OAB treatment approach in women, (2) define research gaps and future research priorities, (3) champion health equity and diversity considerations in OAB treatment, (4) foster community and promote education to remove stigma surrounding OAB and urinary incontinence, and (5) elevate visibility and impact of OAB, by creating partnerships through education and engagement with health care professionals, industry, private and public payers, funding agencies, and policymakers.
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Urinary Incontinence Awareness and Attitude Scale (URINAS): A Reliability and Validity Study. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2022; 49:551-557. [PMID: 36417378 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE This purpose of this study was to develop an instrument, the Urinary Incontinence Awareness and Attitude Scale (URINAS), to measure incontinence awareness and attitude, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. DESIGN Instrument development and psychometric evaluation. SUBJECTS AND SETTING The URINAS was validated in a group of individuals cared for at a family health center in Samsun, in northern Turkey. The sample comprised 637 respondents. Nearly three-fourths of participants (74.3%, n = 473) were female; their average age was 30.2 years. More than one-third of participants (35.6%, n = 227) reported urinary incontinence (UI). METHODS Participants completed a questionnaire designed for the study that queried demographic and pertinent clinical data; they also completed the URINAS and the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6). Explanatory factor analysis was then performed to evaluate validity of the URNAS. Parallel from reliability was evaluated by comparing URINAS and UDI-6 scores to determine parallel form reliability, and the Cronbach α was used to evaluate internal consistency. RESULTS The URINAS comprises 26 items, divided into 5 subdimensions. The total explanatory variance of the scale is 65.3%, and the factor loadings of the scale items range from 0.38 to 0.85. A significant relationship was found in the correlation analysis between the UDI-6 used for the parallel form and the URINAS. Cronbach α coefficients vary from 0.60 and 0.92. CONCLUSIONS The URINAS is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used for measuring awareness and attitudes toward UI.
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Urdu translation and validation of the international consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS). Int Urogynecol J 2022:10.1007/s00192-022-05373-5. [PMID: 36190566 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05373-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-FLUTS) is a tool for the evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms and their impact on the quality of life. The purpose of this research was the translation of ICIQ-FLUTS into the Urdu language and to determine its validity and reliability. METHODS Two bilingual translators translated the ICIQ-FLUTS Questionnaire into the Urdu language. Three experts compared the Urdu ICIQ-FLUTS with the original version of ICIQ-FLUTS. Urdu version was translated back into English by two translators. The pre-final version was drafted after tracking the forward and backward translation differences. The final Urdu version was drafted after application to ten patients (pilot study). Final Urdu ICIQ-FLUTS was applied to 120 participants for validity and reliability. RESULTS Urdu version was drafted after the consensus of the experts. The content validity index ranged between 0.81-0.93. The mean age of the participants was 45.2 ± 7.79 years. The test-retest reliability was analyzed through intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.972 and internal consistency by Cronbach's alpha 0.986. The concurrent validity was determined by correlating the ICIQ-FLUTS with ICIQ-UI SF (0.82) and UDI-6 (0.72). CONCLUSION It was concluded that the Urdu version of ICIQ-FLUTS is an assessment questionnaire for the signs and symptoms of urinary incontinence. It has good content validity, concurrent validity, and test-retest reliability.
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Use of Virtual Reality-Based Therapy in Patients with Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19106155. [PMID: 35627692 PMCID: PMC9141315 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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It is estimated that over 400 million people worldwide experience some form of urinary incontinence (UI). Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is commonly used in cases of urine loss. Game therapy (GT) has been suggested as a new conservative modality for UI treatments. GT represents a form of virtual reality (VR) that allows users to interact with elements of a simulated scenario. The purpose of this review was to assess the potential of using VR-based PFMT in the treatment of UI with a particular focus on the impact of this form of therapy on the patients’ muscle function, symptoms of UI and quality of life (QoL). The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus and Web of Science. Systematic review methods were based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement. Electronic medical databases were searched from inception to 28 January 2021. From a total of 38 articles, 26 were analyzed after removing duplicates, then 22 records were excluded according to inclusion criteria and 4 were assessed as full texts. Finally, 2 randomized controlled trials (RCT) with 79 patients were included. For the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), the meta-analysis showed a significant difference in favor of the control condition (MD = 2.22; 95% CI 0.42, 4.01; I2 = 0%). Despite the popularity of the use of VR in rehabilitation, we found a scarcity of literature evaluating the application of VR in the field of UI therapy. Only one study matched all of the criteria established. The effects of VR training improved PFM function and QoL; however, these changes were comparable to those of traditional PFMT. It is not possible to reach final conclusions from one study; thus, further development of VR interventions in the field of UI treatments are needed.
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Brown NC, Pruett HT, Bolanos DS, Jackson C, Beatson B, Magleby SP, Howell LL. Origami-inspired systems that improve adult diaper performance to enhance user dignity. WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES 2022; 3:e6. [PMID: 38486893 PMCID: PMC10936335 DOI: 10.1017/wtc.2021.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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This paper proposes a novel origami-inspired adult diaper design that improves discretion by reducing sag and increasing wicking across the entire diaper pad. While other diapers rely on supporting elastics to reduce the sag of the diaper as a whole, this paper proposes an absorbent core that uses liquid activated shaping to take a specified shape. Origami-based folds are also incorporated into the diaper design to increase wicking performance. The paper introduces a disposable compliant mechanism waistband used to deploy the diaper, making it easier to put onto one's body.
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- Nathan C. Brown
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA
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Pearson S, Temple L, Bishop T, Ukaegbu A, Alden J, Kwagyan J, Sanses TVD. Community-based Versus Traditional Research Among Older Minority Women With Urinary Incontinence. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2022; 28:201-206. [PMID: 34387261 PMCID: PMC8831655 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate research retention of older minority women with urinary incontinence (UI) using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) versus a traditional research approach. METHODS An ancillary prospective study was conducted within an ongoing pilot randomized clinical trial to treat UI. Participants were recruited using CBPR in collaboration with a local community versus a traditional research approach at an academic center. Inclusion criteria were women 65 years and older and symptomatic UI. The primary outcome was the randomization rate defined as the proportion of women randomized into the randomized clinical trial out of screened participants. Screening and consent rates were also evaluated. Pearson χ2, Fisher exact, and t tests were used. The effect of CBPR on research retention rates was expressed as odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS There were 10 and 88 women screened in the CBPR and traditional research groups, respectively. The CBPR participants were Hispanic (n = 10, 100%) and older (78.4 ± 8.3 years; P < 0.01). Most of the traditional research participants were non-Hispanic Black (n = 55, 62.5%) and younger (71.0 ± 4.9 years). The CBPR group had higher rates of screening (76.9% vs 40.6%; P = 0.01), consent (80% vs 44.3%; P = 0.045), and randomization (50.0% vs 14.8%; P < 0.01) compared with the traditional research group. Community-based participatory research increased the odds of research retention during screening (OR, 4.9; 95% CI, 1.3-18.2), consent (OR, 5.0; 95% CI, 1.0-25.0), and randomization (OR, 5.8; 95% CI, 1.5-22.7). CONCLUSION Compared with traditional research, CBPR yielded higher research retention among older minority women with UI in a clinical study.
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- Sharee Pearson
- From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC
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Prevalence, social impact and help-seeking behaviour among women with urinary incontinence in the Gulf countries: A systematic review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 266:150-156. [PMID: 34653920 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) in women is a common problem worldwide. It has a major impact on the physical and social activities and interpersonal relationships. The societies in the Gulf countries are conservative and favours large families, high parity and short inter-pregnancy intervals. Moreover, there is a high prevalence of gestational diabetes with many macrosomic babies. This study aimed to review the published literature on UI among women in this region. METHODS All published literature which investigated the prevalence, social impact and help-seeking behavior in women with UI in the Gulf countries was reviewed. RESULTS Nine studies met the criteria and were very heterogeneous. None of them was a true population-based study and all except one, investigated subjects from healthcare facilities. The prevalence of UI ranged from 20.3% to 54.5%. Stress UI was the main type reported. The main predisposing factors were chronic respiratory diseases and constipation. There was a large impact on the quality of life with major interference with prayers (34-90%) and sexual relationships (18-57%). The main reasons for not seeking medical advice were embarrassment to see doctors especially male doctors and the belief that UI is common, normal or incurable disease. CONCLUSIONS There is a need for true whole population-based studies of UI in this region with the use of validated international questionnaires. UI was shown to have a major impact on the act of prayers and sexual relationships. A large proportion of women are still embarrassed to discuss the issue with doctors especially male doctors.
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Åström Y, Asklund I, Lindam A, Sjöström M. Quality of life in women with urinary incontinence seeking care using e-health. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2021; 21:337. [PMID: 34544393 PMCID: PMC8454026 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01477-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Quality of life (QoL) in women with urinary incontinence (UI) is mainly affected by UI severity, but it is also affected by the UI subtype, comorbidities, age, and socioeconomic status. e-Health is a new method for providing UI treatment. This study aimed to identify factors with the highest impact on QoL in women that turned to e-health for UI self-management. Methods We analysed data from three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated e-health treatments for UI. We included baseline data for 373 women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and 123 women with urgency/mixed UI (UUI/MUI). All participants were recruited online, with no face-to-face contact. Participants completed two questionnaires: the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF, range: 0–21 points), for assessing UI severity, and the ICIQ Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life (ICIQ-LUTSqol, range: 19–76 points), for assessing condition-specific quality of life (QoL). To identify factors that impacted QoL, we constructed a linear regression model. Results The mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score was 34.9 (SD 7.6). UI severity significantly affected QoL; the adjusted mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score increased by 1.5 points for each 1.0-point increase in the overall ICIQ-UI SF score (p < 0.001). The UI type also significantly affected QoL; the adjusted mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score was 2.5 points higher in women with UUI/MUI compared to those with SUI (p < 0.001). Conclusions We found that women that turned to e-health for UI self-management advice had a reduced QoL, as shown previously among women seeking UI care through conventional avenues, and that the severity of leakage had a greater impact on QoL than the type of UI. Condition-specific factors impacted the QoL slightly less among women that turned to e-health, compared to women that sought help in ordinary care. Thus, e-health might have reached a new group of women in need of UI treatment.
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- Ylva Åström
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, 905 81, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Unit of Research, Education and Development - Östersund, Umeå University, 905 81, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Unit of Research, Education and Development - Östersund, Umeå University, 905 81, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, 905 81, Umeå, Sweden.
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Validation of a Spanish Version of the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2021; 27:701-705. [PMID: 34149019 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to validate a Spanish version of the Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire (PIKQ). METHODS Validation and reliability testing of the Spanish version of the PIKQ was conducted in 2 phases. In the first phase, a translation-back-translation method by 6 bilingual researchers was utilized to generate a final Spanish translation. In the second phase, bilingual women were randomized to complete the Spanish or English version first, followed by the alternate language. Agreement between individual items from English and Spanish versions was assessed by percent agreement and κ statistics. Intraclass correlation coefficients compared overall PIKQ scores and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) subscores. To establish test-retest reliability, we calculated Pearson correlation coefficients. In order to have a precision of 10% for 90% agreement, so that the lower 95% confidence interval would not be less than 80% agreement, 50 bilingual participants were required. RESULTS Fifty-seven bilingual women were randomized and completed both versions of the PIKQ. Individual items showed 74%-97% agreement, good to excellent agreement (κ = 0.6-0.89) for 9 items and moderate agreement (κ = 0.4-0.59) for 14 items between English and Spanish PIKQ versions. Intraclass correlation coefficients of the overall score and POP and UI subscores showed excellent agreement (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.81-0.91). Pearson correlation coefficients between initial and repeat Spanish scores were high: overall (r = 0.87) and for POP (r = 0.81) and UI subscores (r = 0.77). CONCLUSIONS A valid and reliable Spanish version of the PIKQ has been developed to assess patient knowledge about UI and POP.
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Wadensten T, Nyström E, Franzén K, Lindam A, Wasteson E, Samuelsson E. A Mobile App for Self-management of Urgency and Mixed Urinary Incontinence in Women: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e19439. [PMID: 33818395 PMCID: PMC8056293 DOI: 10.2196/19439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many women experience urgency (UUI) and mixed (MUI) urinary incontinence but commonly hesitate to seek care. Treatment access and self-management for these conditions can be supported through eHealth approaches. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the mobile app Tät II for self-management of UUI and MUI in women. METHODS This randomized controlled trial included women ≥18 years old with UUI or MUI and ≥2 leakages per week. Those with red-flag symptoms were excluded. Participants were recruited via analog and digital advertisements and screened for initial selection through a web-based questionnaire. Data were collected using another questionnaire and a 2-day bladder diary. A telephone interview confirmed the symptom diagnosis. Participants were randomized (1:1) to receive access to a treatment app (including pelvic floor muscle training, bladder training, psychoeducation, lifestyle advice, tailored advice, exercise log, reinforcement messages, and reminders) or an information app (control group), with no external treatment guidance provided. The primary outcome was incontinence symptoms at the 15-week follow-up, measured using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ)-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF). Urgency symptoms were assessed using the ICIQ-Overactive Bladder Module (ICIQ-OAB) and quality of life using the ICIQ-Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life Module (ICIQ-LUTSqol). Incontinence episode frequency (IEF) was calculated per bladder diary entries. Improvement was measured using the Patient's Global Impression of Improvement. All outcomes were self-reported. Cure was defined as no leakages per the bladder diary. Intention-to-treat analysis was performed. RESULTS Between April 2017 and March 2018, 123 women (mean age 58.3, SD 9.6 years) were randomized to the treatment (n=60, 2 lost to follow-up) or information (n=63) group. Of these, 35 (28%) women had UUI, and 88 (72%) had MUI. Mean ICIQ-UI SF score at follow-up was lower in the treatment group than in the information group (estimated difference -3.1, 95% CI -4.8 to -1.3). The estimated between-group difference was -1.8 (95% CI -2.8 to -0.99) for mean ICIQ-OAB score and -6.3 (95% CI -10.5 to -2.1) for the mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score at follow-up. IEF reduction from baseline to follow-up was greater in the treatment group (-10.5, IQR -17.5 to -3.5) than in the information group (P<.001). Improvement was reported by 87% (52/60) of treatment group participants and by 30% (19/63) of information group participants. The cure rate was 32% in the treatment group, and 6% in the information group (odds ratio 5.4, 95% CI 1.9-15.6; P=.002). About 67% (40/60) of the treatment group participants used the app more than thrice a week. CONCLUSIONS The treatment app was effective for improving urgency and mixed incontinence in women. When self-management is appropriate, this app may be a good alternative to pharmacological treatment or other conservative management, thus increasing access to care. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03097549; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03097549.
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- Towe Wadensten
- Family Medicine, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Family Medicine, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Women's Clinic, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden
- School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Unit of Research, Education, and Development, Östersund Hospital, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology and Social Work, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden
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- Family Medicine, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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von Au A, Wallwiener S, Matthies LM, Friedrich B, Keim S, Wallwiener M, Reisenauer C, Brugger S. The burden of incontinence in a real-world data environment-insights from a digital patient companion. Int Urogynecol J 2021; 33:977-984. [PMID: 33704535 PMCID: PMC9021080 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04683-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Introduction and hypothesis Urinary incontinence (UI) has a potentially devastating effect on women’s quality of life (QoL). Conservative treatment by means of pelvic floor muscle training is the first-choice treatment modality. Nowadays, this can be supported by digital apps like pelvina©—a digital health companion pelvic floor course. Methods Using pelvina©, UI symptoms and QoL are regularly examined through the questionnaires QUID and SF-6D. Subsequently, we analyzed the incidence and degree of UI and its impact on QoL in 293 users in a real-world environment. Results The 293 patients included in this study had a median age of 36 years and a median of two children. Patients were slightly to moderately affected by UI with a QUID of 6 (2–11, maximum 24). Age and number of children were independently associated with the incidence of UI with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 1.06 (95% CI 1.01–1.12) and aOR of 1.86 (95% CI 1.12–3.08). The severity of UI strongly correlated with impairment of QoL (ρ = 0.866, P < 0.001). Conclusions The use of real-world data generated by digital health solutions offers the opportunity to gain insight into the reality of patients’ lives. In this article, we corroborate the known associations between number of children and UI as well as the great influence UI has on QoL. This study shows that, in the future, the use of digital apps can make an important contribution to scientific data acquisition and, for example, therapy monitoring.
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- Alexandra von Au
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Temedica GmbH, Munich, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helios Klinikum München West, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rotkreuzklinikum München, Munich, Germany
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Geary RS, Gurol-Urganci I, Mamza JB, Lynch R, El-Hamamsy D, Wilson A, Cohn S, Tincello D, van der Meulen J. Variation in availability and use of surgical care for female urinary incontinence: a mixed-methods study. HEALTH SERVICES AND DELIVERY RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.3310/hsdr09070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background
Urinary incontinence affects between 25% and 45% of women. The availability and quality of services is variable and inequitable, but our understanding of the drivers is incomplete.
Objectives
The objectives of the study were to model patient, specialist clinician, primary and secondary care, and geographical factors associated with referral and surgery for urinary incontinence, and to explore women’s experiences of urinary incontinence and expectations of treatments.
Design
This was a mixed-methods study.
Setting
The setting was NHS England.
Participants
Data were collected from all women with a urinary incontinence diagnosis in primary care data, and all women undergoing mid-urethral mesh tape surgery for stress urinary incontinence were included. Interviews were also carried out with 28 women from four urogynaecology clinics who were deciding whether or not to have surgery, and surveys were completed by 245 members of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists with a specialist interest in urinary incontinence.
Data sources
The sources were patient-level data from Hospital Episode Statistics, the Clinical Practice Research Datalink and the Office for National Statistics mortality data linked to Hospital Episode Statistics. Interviews were conducted with women. An online vignette survey was conducted with members of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Main outcome measures
The main outcome measures were the rates of referral from primary to secondary care and surgery after referral, the rates of stress urinary incontinence surgery by geographical area, the risk of mid-urethral mesh tape removal and reoperation after mid-urethral mesh tape insertion.
Results
Almost half (45.8%) of women with a new urinary incontinence diagnosis in primary care were referred to a urinary incontinence specialist: 59.5% of these referrals were within 30 days of diagnosis. In total, 14.2% of women referred to a specialist underwent a urinary incontinence procedure (94.5% of women underwent a stress urinary incontinence procedure and 5.5% underwent an urgency urinary incontinence procedure) during a follow-up period of up to 10 years. Not all women were equally likely to be referred or receive surgery. Both referral and surgery were less likely for older women, those who were obese and those from minority ethnic backgrounds. The stress urinary incontinence surgery rate was 40 procedures per 100,000 women per year, with substantial geographical variation. Among women undergoing mid-urethral mesh tape insertion for stress urinary incontinence, the 9-year mesh tape removal rate was 3.3%. Women’s decision-making about urinary incontinence surgery centred on perceptions of their urinary incontinence severity and the seriousness/risk of surgery. Women judged urinary incontinence severity in relation to their daily lives and other women’s experiences, rather than frequency or quantity of leakage, as is often recorded and used by clinicians. Five groups of UK gynaecologists could be distinguished who differed mainly in their average inclination to recommend surgery to hypothetical urinary incontinence patients. The gynaecologists’ recommendations were also influenced by urinary incontinence subtype and the patient’s history of previous surgery.
Limitations
The primary and secondary care data lacked information on the severity of urinary incontinence.
Conclusions
There was substantial variation in rates of referrals, surgery, and mesh tape removals, both geographically and between women of different ages and women from different ethnic backgrounds. The variation persisted after adjustment for factors that were likely to affect women’s preferences. Growing safety concerns over mid-urethral mesh tape surgery for stress urinary incontinence during the period from which the data are drawn are likely to have introduced more uncertainty to women’s and clinicians’ treatment decision-making.
Future work
Future work should capture outcomes relevant to women, including ongoing urinary incontinence and pain that is reported by women themselves, both before and after mesh and non-mesh procedures, as well as following conservative treatments. Future research should examine long-term patient-reported outcomes of treatment, including for women who do not seek further health care or surgery, and the extent to which urinary incontinence severity explains observed variation in referrals and surgery.
Funding
This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Services and Delivery Research programme and will be published in full in Health Services and Delivery Research; Vol. 9, No. 7. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Rebecca S Geary
- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Centre for Quality Improvement and Clinical Audit, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Centre for Quality Improvement and Clinical Audit, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Centre for Quality Improvement and Clinical Audit, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Centre for Quality Improvement and Clinical Audit, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, UK
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Akbar A, Liu K, Michos ED, Brubaker L, Markossian T, Bancks MP, Kramer H. Racial Differences in Urinary Incontinence Prevalence, Overactive Bladder and Associated Bother among Men: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. J Urol 2021; 205:524-531. [PMID: 32909876 PMCID: PMC8323106 DOI: 10.1097/ju.0000000000001353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE We examined the association of race/ethnicity with urinary incontinence subtypes and overactive bladder, and associated bother in older men. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional analysis used data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, an observational cohort of 4 racial/ethnic groups. At the sixth followup examination (age 60 to 98 years, 2015 to 2016) urinary symptoms were ascertained with the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire. Prevalence ratios of urinary incontinence subtypes and overactive bladder without incontinence by race/ethnicity were calculated while adjusting for demographics, comorbidities and medications. Degree of bother was based on scale of 0 (none) to 10 (most) with bother presence defined as a score of 3 or greater. RESULTS Among 1,536 men 94% completed the questionnaire. Among completers, race/ethnicity was 40.7% nonHispanic White, 14.3% Chinese, 23.0% nonHispanic Black and 22.1% Hispanic. Urinary incontinence was reported by 11.1% and urgency urinary incontinence accounted for 78.0% of all urinary incontinence. The highest prevalence of urgency urinary incontinence was noted among nonHispanic Black men (13.0%) followed by Hispanic (11.3%), nonHispanic White (6.8%) and Chinese (2.9%) men. NonHispanic Black men showed a higher prevalence of any urinary incontinence (PR 1.62, 95% CI 1.06-2.47) and urgency urinary incontinence (1.63, 95% CI 1.01-2.61) compared to nonHispanic White men after adjustments for covariates. No significant association was noted with other urinary incontinence subtypes by race/ethnicity after adjustment for covariates. More than 70% of urinary incontinence was associated with bother for all racial/ethnic groups. CONCLUSIONS Urinary incontinence prevalence differs by race/ethnicity but most urinary incontinence is associated with bother regardless of race/ethnicity.
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- Aelia Akbar
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem NC
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
- Department of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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Choi EPH, Huang J, Chau PH, Wan EYF. Health-related quality of life among Chinese primary care patients with different lower urinary tract symptoms: a latent class analysis. Qual Life Res 2021; 30:1305-1315. [PMID: 33447962 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02731-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE No previous study has used a data-driven approach to explore symptom subclasses among patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The objectives of this study were to use latent class analysis (LCA) to identify distinct classes of LUTS among primary care patients and to assess the class differences in health-related quality of life (HRQOL). METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 500 patients were randomly recruited, and 18 symptoms according to the International Continence Society 2002 criteria were assessed. Classes were identified by LCA. Patient HRQOL was measured using the 12-item Short Form Health Survey (version 2), the modified Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-Short Form and the HRQOL item from the International Prostate Symptom Score. RESULTS Six distinct LUTS classes were identified: "asymptomatic" (26.0%), "mild symptoms" (22.6%), "moderate multiple symptoms" (17.0%), "urgency symptoms" (13.8%), "urinary incontinence" (12.0%) and "severe multiple symptoms" (8.6%). Multinomial regression analysis found differences in the gender distribution and prevalence of heart diseases across classes, and multiple linear regression found that patients with "severe multiple symptoms" and "urinary incontinence" had the poorest HRQOL. CONCLUSION Almost three quarters of the primary care patients in this study were suffering from varying degrees of LUTS. The poor HRQOL in "severe multiple symptoms" and "urinary incontinence" implies that patients in these classes require additional attention and treatments.
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- Edmond Pui Hang Choi
- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
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- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, 4/F, William M.W. Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.,Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Pelvic Floor Sensations After the First Vaginal Delivery: A Qualitative Study. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2021; 27:e234-e246. [PMID: 31145228 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Current validated instruments to screen for pelvic organ prolapse and its sequelae address bulge symptoms, bowel and bladder changes, and sexual intimacy. However, sensitivity is lower in younger women, and there is no instrument specifically designed to screen in postpartum, primiparous women for early changes, that is, changes that may be noticed before the symptom of a bulge or signs of pelvic organ prolapse occur. Our goal was to elucidate early sensations of pelvic floor support changes in primiparous women after their first vaginal delivery. These could be the focus of future studies differentiating such sensations from a normal postpartum, aiding identification of women for further follow-up. METHODS Using comparative focused ethnographic methods, we purposefully sampled and interviewed 17 multiparous women diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse and 60 primiparous women, half Euro-American and half Mexican American, English or Spanish speaking. Audiotapes were transcribed and then translated. Using inductive coding and matrix analysis, we used constant comparison across transcript data and clustered coded data into body systems-level matrices to arrive at categories of early changes. RESULTS We identified early changes by ethnic group in pelvic area sensations and bowel, bladder, and sexual function, including sensations not mentioned in extant questionnaires. CONCLUSIONS Early changes may be distressing but difficult for women to introduce in a clinical conversation. Querying these changes may enhance patient-provider communication. Future research is needed to validate these items in questionnaires designed to identify women with persistent early changes that may lead to subsequent objective pelvic organ prolapse.
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Akbar A, Liu K, Michos ED, Brubaker L, Markossian T, Bancks MP, Kramer H. Racial differences in urinary incontinence prevalence and associated bother: the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 224:80.e1-80.e9. [PMID: 32697955 PMCID: PMC7779715 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence is influenced by multiple factors, and the prevalence of urinary incontinence subtypes may differ by race and ethnicity. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence subtypes and associated bother among women by race and ethnicity. STUDY DESIGN This cross-sectional analysis used data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, an observational cohort study of 4 racial and ethnic groups recruited from 6 communities from the United States. At the sixth follow-up examination, urinary symptoms were ascertained with the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire. The prevalence rate ratios of stress urinary incontinence, urgency urinary incontinence, and mixed urinary incontinence by race and ethnicity were calculated using generalized linear models for the binomial family while adjusting for covariates. The degree of bother was based on a scale of 0 (none) to 10 (greatest bother), and presence of any bother was defined as a score of ≥3. RESULTS Among the 1749 female participants in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis who completed the sixth follow-up examination, 1628 (93%) completed the questionnaire. Women who did not complete the questionnaire were older than those who completed the questionnaire (average age, 82.2 [standard deviation, 9.5] vs 73.7 [standard deviation, 8.4] years; P<.01) and more likely to use diuretics (29.8% vs 18.9%; P<.01). Among those who completed the questionnaire (n=1628), 39.4% were white, 12.5% were Chinese, 27.2% were black, and 20.9% were Hispanic. After adjusting for covariates, stress urinary incontinence (prevalence rate ratio, 0.47; 95% confidence interval, 0.25-0.86) and mixed urinary incontinence (prevalence rate ratio, 0.58; 95% confidence interval, 0.38-0.89) regardless of bother scores were significantly less prevalent among black vs white women, although no significant racial and ethnic differences in stress or mixed urinary incontinence prevalence were noted for Chinese or Hispanic women vs white women. No racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of urgency urinary incontinence were noted after the adjustment for covariates. Most women with urinary incontinence reported bother scores of ≥3 regardless of race and ethnicity and urinary incontinence subtype, and bother scores did not differ significantly by race and ethnicity. CONCLUSION Frequency of urinary incontinence subtypes may differ by race and ethnicity, but older women who report urinary incontinence are likely to have associated bother regardless of race and ethnicity.
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- Aelia Akbar
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL; Department of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL.
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Ho L, Macnab A, Matsubara Y, Peterson K, Tsang B, Stothers L. Rating of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Mobile Applications for Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Women. Urology 2020; 150:92-98. [PMID: 32890617 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify pelvic floor muscle therapy mobile health applications (apps) targeting women with urinary incontinence (UI), and evaluate them in a standardized fashion. METHODS A systematic search of English language apps on the Canadian App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) Store was performed. Eligible apps were evaluated independently by 5 reviewers using the validated Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) tool. Descriptive characteristics were summarized and MARS subscale and overall quality scores werereported. RESULTS Of 139 mobile health apps identified, 20 unique apps were included for full review, of which there were 7 iOS only apps, 6 Android only apps, and 7 apps available in both stores. At the time of analysis, most apps had been updated within the last year (60%). Only 1 app had been trialed and verified by evidence in scientific literature. The majority of apps were free to download (80%). The median (interquartile range) MARS overall quality score was 3.7 (0.8) on a 0-5 scale, ranging from 2.7 to 4.1. The highest-rated subscale was "functionality" with a median score of 4.1 (0.6); the lowest-rated was "information" with a median score of 3.4 (0.6). The median MARS subjective quality score was 2.9 (1.0). CONCLUSION There are both free and paid apps available on-line that deliver pelvic floor muscle therapy programs. Evaluation using the MARS tool identified that many apps are not of high quality, and only 1 was evidence-based and has been trialed clinically. This knowledge is relevant to the choice of apps by both patients and caregivers.
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- Louisa Ho
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Burgio KL, James AS, LaCoursiere DY, Mueller ER, Newman DK, Low LK, Weinfurt KP, Wyman JF, Cunningham SD, Vargo K, Connett J, Williams BR. Views of Normal Bladder Function Among Women Experiencing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Urology 2020; 150:103-109. [PMID: 32841655 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the perspectives of normal bladder function among women with lower urinary tract symptoms. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of qualitative data from structured interviews with 50 adult women with lower urinary tract symptoms. A directed content analysis of the transcripts explored women's perspectives on normal bladder function. RESULTS Participants' descriptions of "normal" took many forms and were based on several aspects of bladder function. A prominent feature of normal was that voiding occurred as a seamless process, beginning with an urge sensation, followed by voiding with ease and to completion, and then "being done." Descriptions of normal were based largely on concepts of voiding regularity, including voiding frequency, intervals, and patterns during the day and night. Another aspect of normal bladder function was the notion of having control in terms of not leaking urine, as well as the ability to hold urine and defer urination. Views of normal bladder function extended to the absence of symptoms and the impact of being symptom-free on day-to-day life, including not having to think about or worry about the bladder or limit daily activities. CONCLUSION Women's perspectives on normal bladder function are multifaceted, reflecting attributes most salient to each individual and likely informed by their personal experience with symptoms and their influence on daily life. This work has implications for how clinicians might engage women in discussing bladder symptoms and can inform future research and public health messaging about normal bladder function.
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- Kathryn L Burgio
- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL; Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Birmingham, AL.
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI
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- University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL; Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham/Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Birmingham, AL
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- National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Bethesda, MD
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Sawaqed F, Al Kharabsheh A, Tout M, Zaidan M, Khashram H, AlShunaigat N. Prevalence of stress urinary incontinence and its impact on quality of life among women in Jordan: a correlational study. J Int Med Res 2020; 48:300060520925651. [PMID: 32459115 PMCID: PMC7273785 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520925651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective The study investigated the prevalence and impact of stress urinary
incontinence (SUI) among women in Jordan. Methods A correlational study was conducted to evaluate 500 Jordanian women aged
>20 years. Women with symptoms of dementia, delirium, neurodegenerative
changes and osteodegenerative changes were excluded. Data were collected
using self-administered questionnaires (Arabic version of the Urogenital
Distress Inventory-6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) short
forms). Results A total of 200 (40%) women reported SUI; 47% reported mild symptoms, 37%
reported moderate symptoms and 16% reported severe symptoms. There were
positive correlations between SUI prevalence and number of pregnancies, age
and obesity. SUI had a substantial impact on all aspects of quality of life
(QoL), as assessed by the IIQ-7. Conclusions A moderate prevalence of SUI was reported. There was a significant
association between development of SUI and age, higher body mass index and
number of pregnancies. Because SUI is highly prevalent and has a major
effect on QoL, healthcare professionals should inquire about this condition
and refer patients to related specialties for treatment.
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- Fadi Sawaqed
- Department of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mu'tah University, Karak, Jordan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mu'tah University, Karak, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mu'tah University, Karak, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Sumarsono B, Jong JJ, Wang JY, Liao L, Lee KS, Yoo TK, Liu SP, Chuang YC. The prevalence of urinary incontinence in men and women aged 40 years or over in China, Taiwan and South Korea: A cross-sectional, prevalence-based study. Low Urin Tract Symptoms 2020; 12:223-234. [PMID: 32207219 DOI: 10.1111/luts.12308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI), including urgency UI (UUI), stress UI (SUI) and mixed UI (MUI) in individuals aged ≥40 years in China, Taiwan and South Korea. METHOD This was a post hoc analysis of a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based internet survey. Participants were asked questions relating to urinary symptoms, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and mental health (using the HRQoL 12-item short form health survey mental health and physical domains, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), visits to healthcare professionals (HCPs) for any reason or for urinary symptoms, treatments for urinary symptoms and treatment satisfaction. RESULTS Of 8284 survey participants, 1818 (22%) reported any UI (men 17.3%, women 26.4%). MUI was the most prevalent (overall 9.7%, men 6.8%, women 12.6%) followed by SUI (overall 7.9%, men 5.1%, women 10.7%) and UUI (overall 4.3%, men 5.5%, women 3.2%). HRQoL, anxiety and depression scores were poor in all participants with UI; MUI was associated with the worst scores. Of the participants with UI, 46.9% visited HCPs for urinary symptoms (highest proportion [62.7%] among participants with MUI). Approximately 80% of participants with UI followed treatment, with prescribed medicine being the most common form (38.1%). Over half of participants (59.6%) were somewhat, very, or extremely satisfied with their treatment. MUI was associated with least satisfaction. CONCLUSION UI was associated with substantial problems, including an adverse impact on HRQoL. Medication failed to satisfy many individuals with UI. Efforts to educate the public and physicians about the impact of UI could improve diagnosis and treatment rates.
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- Astellas Pharma Singapore Pte. Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing, China.,Department of Urology, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Eulji General Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Assessment of factors that increase risk of falling in older women by four different clinical methods. Aging Clin Exp Res 2020; 32:483-490. [PMID: 31115877 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01220-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Women aged 65 years and over are at increased risk of falling. Falls in this age group increase the risk of morbidity and mortality. AIMS The aim of the present study was to find the most common factors that increase the risk of falling in older women, by using four different assessment methods. METHODS 682 women, who attended a geriatric outpatient clinic and underwent comprehensive geriatric assessment, were included in the study. History of falling last year, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA), and 4-m walking speed test were carried out on all patients. RESULTS The mean age (SD) of patients were 74.4 (8.5) years. 31.5% of women had a history of falling in the last year. 11%, 36.5%, and 33.3% of patients had a falling risk according to POMA, TUG and 4-m walking speed test, respectively. We identified the following risk factors that increase the risk of falling, according to these four methods: urinary incontinence, dizziness and imbalance, using a walking stick, frailty, dynapenia, higher Charlson Comorbidity Index and Geriatric Depression Scale score, and lower basic and instrumental activities of daily living scores (p < 0.05). We found a significant correlation between all the assessment methods (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION There is a strong relationship between fall risk and dizziness, using a walking stick, dynapenia, high number of comorbidities, low functionality, and some geriatric syndromes such as depression, frailty, and urinary incontinence in older women. Therefore, older women should routinely be screened for these risk factors.
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Hansson Vikström N, Wasteson E, Lindam A, Samuelsson E. Anxiety and depression in women with urinary incontinence using E-health. Int Urogynecol J 2020; 32:103-109. [PMID: 32095954 PMCID: PMC7788012 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-020-04227-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Previous studies have found high prevalence rates of anxiety and depression in women with urinary incontinence (UI). This study investigates the prevalence in women who had turned to eHealth for treatment of UI and identifies possible factors associated with depression. METHODS We analyzed data from two randomized controlled trials evaluating eHealth treatment for UI, including 373 women with stress UI (SUI), urgency UI (UUI), or mixed UI (MUI). We used the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and defined a score of ≥8 as depression or anxiety. The ICIQ-UI-SF questionnaire was used to score incontinence severity. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with depression and anxiety. RESULTS Women with UUI or MUI were older than women with SUI, mean age 58.3 vs 48.6 years (p = <0.001). Four out of five participating women had a university education. The prevalence of anxiety and depression in women with SUI was 12.4% and 3.2% respectively. In women with MUI/UUI, 13.8% had anxiety and 10.6% had depression. In multivariate analyses, the odds ratio of having depression was 4.2 (95% CI = 1.4-12.3) for women with MUI/UUI compared with SUI when controlling for other risk factors. CONCLUSION The odds of depression in women with MUI/UUI were increased compared with SUI. The prevalence of anxiety and depression was considerably lower than reported in large cross-sectional surveys. Socioeconomic differences may partly explain this finding, as the use of eHealth still is more common among highly educated women.
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- Department of Psychology and Social work, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Living with Urinary Incontinence: Potential Risks of Women's Health? A Qualitative Study on the Perspectives of Female Patients Seeking Care for the First Time in a Specialized Center. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16193781. [PMID: 31597365 PMCID: PMC6801418 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16193781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) represents a complex problem which commonly affects women and influences their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of a group of women with urinary incontinence. Methods: A qualitative exploratory study. Purposeful sampling was used. Recruited patients were females aged >18 years old with positive symptoms, signs of urinary incontinence, and attending a specialized urinary incontinence center for the first time. We collected data using interviews and participants’ personal letters. A thematic analysis was performed. Results: 18 women participated with a mean age of 47.32 years. Four themes emerged: (a) Experiencing uncontrolled urinary leakage, (b) Information based on beliefs and myths regarding UI, (c) Adapting to change and developing strategies, (d) The role of education. Women’s experiences were accompanied by feelings of stress and shame. A lack of information regarding UI was found, together with numerous misconceptions. Urinary incontinence triggers many changes in women. Some women may develop feelings of rejection towards their own body. Family involvement during these times is essential for education and promoting healthy sexual practices. Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of developing educational programs that focus on women’s information and education regarding triggering factors and coping strategies.
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Nguyen A, Cheung A, Berg W, Lee W, Weissbart S, Kim J. What's in a name? Choosing a title for a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery clinic: A prospective questionnaire. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 39:197-202. [PMID: 31578790 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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AIMS A new multidisciplinary clinic specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) opened at our institution. We sought to assess patient preference in naming this new center, and how readability and word choice informs these preferences. METHODS We prospectively surveyed patient preference in naming this new center, as well as patient knowledge and societal perception of pelvic floor disorders. This survey was distributed to female patients presenting to general urology and gynecology clinics. RESULTS There were 300 respondents out of 1000 distributed surveys. Patients preferred titles with accessible readability scores and societally neutral vocabulary. Preferred titles for the clinic were at a 6th-grade readability level. Patients preferred neutral titles that included the word "health" and disliked titles that contained the words "pelvic floor" and "dysfunction." In general, survey participants believed that "incontinence" was associated with negative connotations. CONCLUSION Readable and neutral vocabulary in the title of the clinic are key components of patient-preferred titles for an FPMRS clinic and affect patient comfort levels in scheduling an appointment.
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- Anh Nguyen
- Department of Urology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, New York
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- Department of Urology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, New York
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- Department of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York
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- Department of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York
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- Department of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York
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- Department of Urology, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York
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Bokne K, Sjöström M, Samuelsson E. Self-management of stress urinary incontinence: effectiveness of two treatment programmes focused on pelvic floor muscle training, one booklet and one Internet-based. Scand J Prim Health Care 2019; 37:380-387. [PMID: 31317808 PMCID: PMC6713123 DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2019.1640921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Objectives: In a previous study, self-management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), via an Internet-based programme or a booklet improved symptoms and quality of life. We wanted to evaluate the effectiveness of these programmes when implemented for free use, as well as to characterize the users. Design: Pragmatic prospective cohort study. Setting and subjects: Information about the Internet programme and the booklet was provided at www.tät.nu and by nurse midwives. Both programmes included a three-month pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) programme. Questionnaires were used at the start and after three months. Main outcome measures: Characteristics of the participants regarding age and education. Reductions in symptom severity was measured using the validated ICIQ-UI SF. Results: 109 women using the booklet, and 166 women using the Internet-based programme responded to the pre-treatment questionnaire. Of these, 53 (48.6%) in the booklet group and 27 (16.3%) in the Internet group responded to the follow-up. The mean age of booklet users was higher, 59.4 years vs. 54.5 years (p = .005). The proportion of women with post-secondary education was high, 59% in the booklet group and 67% in the Internet group. The mean reduction in the symptom score was 2.6 points (SD 3.4) in the booklet group, and 3.4 (SD 2.9) in the Internet group. These reductions were significant within both groups, with no difference between the groups, and in the same order of magnitude as in the previous randomised controlled study. Conclusion: Two self-management programmes for SUI, one provided as a booklet and one as an Internet-based programme, also rendered clinically relevant improvements when made freely available. KEY POINTS Female stress urinary incontinence can be treated using self-management programmes focused on pelvic floor muscle training. This study evaluates the effect of two different programmes, one provided as a booklet and one Internet-based, when made freely available to the public. •Both programmes rendered clinically relevant improvements, in the same order of magnitude as in the previous randomised controlled study. •Self-management of stress urinary incontinence should be recommended to women that request treatment.
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- Kajsa Bokne
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Unit of Research, Education and Development – Östersund, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;
- CONTACT Eva Samuelsson Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden
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Mamza JB, Geary RS, El-Hamamsy D, Cromwell DA, Duckett J, Monga A, Toozs-Hobson P, Mahmood T, Wilson A, Tincello DG, van der Meulen JH, Gurol Urganci I. Geographical variation in rates of surgical treatment for female stress urinary incontinence in England: a national cohort study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e029878. [PMID: 31462480 PMCID: PMC6720135 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine geographic variation in use of surgery for female stress urinary incontinence (SUI), mainly midurethral mesh tape insertions, in the English National Health Service (NHS). DESIGN National cohort study. SETTING NHS hospitals. PARTICIPANTS 27 997 women aged 20 years or older who had a first SUI surgery in an English NHS Hospital between April 2013 and March 2016 and a diagnosis of SUI at the same time as the procedure. METHODS Multilevel Poisson regression was used to adjust for geographic differences in age, ethnicity, prevalence of long-term illness and socioeconomic deprivation. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE Rate of surgery for SUI per 100 000 women/year at two geographic levels: Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG; n=209) and Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP; n=44). RESULTS The rate of surgery for SUI was 40 procedures per 100 000 women/year. Risk-adjusted rates ranged from 20 to 106 procedures per 100 000 women/year across CCGs and 24 to 69 procedures per 100 000 women/year across the STP areas. These regional differences were only partially explained by demographic characteristics as adjustment reduced variance of surgery rates by 16% among the CCGs and 35% among the STPs. CONCLUSIONS Substantial geographic variation exists in the use of surgery for female SUI in the English NHS, suggesting that women in some areas are more likely to be treated compared with women with the same condition in other areas. The variation reflects differences in how national guidelines are being interpreted in the context of the ongoing debate about the safety of SUI surgery.
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- Jil B Mamza
- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London, UK
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London, UK
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- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London, UK
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Severity of urinary incontinence is associated with prevalence of sexual dysfunction. Int Urogynecol J 2019; 31:1669-1674. [PMID: 31463526 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-019-04092-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Urinary incontinence (UI) affects overall health-related and sexual quality of life (QoL) in women. There is no consensus on the impact of severity and type of UI on the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (DS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between types and severity of UI and DS. METHODS A cross-sectional study of women with UI. INCLUSION CRITERIA women complaining of UI and > 18 years old. Women with a history of previous treatment for UI, recurrent urinary tract infections, renal lithiasis, previous radiation therapy or pelvic organ prolapse above stage 2 in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) system were excluded. Clinical and epidemiological data were collected, and the following questionnaires were applied: ICIQ-SF, ICIQ-OAB, King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). RESULTS Concerning the type of UI, the majority of women had MUI (69.1%) and 56.8% reported having coital UI. The mean score was 20.81 ± 8.45 in the FSFI questionnaire. There was a prevalence of SD in 71.6% of women, with no difference in types of UI (p = 0.753) and loss during sexual intercourse (p = 0.217). There was a correlation between severity of UI (ICIQ-SF) and arousal (r = -0.26; p = 0.008), lubrication (r = -0.25; p = 0.009), orgasm (r = -0.25; p = 0.009), pain (r = -0.26; p = 0.007) and total (r = -0.28; p = 0.004) domain scores. CONCLUSIONS There is a high prevalence of SD in women with urinary incontinence, irrespective of the type of UI and urine leakage during sexual intercourse. However, the greater the severity of UI is, the worse the sexuality questionnaire scores.
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Chen CCG, Cox JT, Yuan C, Thomaier L, Dutta S. Knowledge of pelvic floor disorders in women seeking primary care: a cross-sectional study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2019; 20:70. [PMID: 31122187 PMCID: PMC6533649 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-019-0958-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are common conditions; however, most women with these symptoms do not seek care. Failure to seek care may be related to misconceptions about these conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the baseline knowledge of UI and POP among adult women presenting to primary care clinics, as well as factors associated with knowledge levels. Methods A survey with questions from previously validated UI and POP knowledge questionnaires (PIKQ-UI and PIKQ-POP, respectively) was self-administered to a cross-sectional group of adult female patients presenting to three primary care clinics: geriatric, community-based, and hospital-based. Participants’ demographics and medical histories were compared using ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis for continuous variables and Chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test for categorical variables. In order to compare various covariates with knowledge non-proficiency on PIKQ-UI and PIKQ-POP scales, unadjusted and adjusted ORs with 95% CIs were calculated using bivariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression, respectively. Results Of 346 participants, knowledge non-proficiency was similar and consistent across clinic sites and reached 72.0% for UI and 53.6% for POP. On multivariate analysis, lower educational attainment, being unaware of UI or POP as medical conditions, and having no history of care-seeking for these conditions were significantly associated with knowledge non-proficiency on UI, POP, or both. Conclusions Knowledge non-proficiency for UI and POP is common among women presenting for primary care. For UI, healthcare providers should assess patients’ actual understanding of the disease, especially among those with lower educational attainment, to eliminate any possible misconceptions. For POP, the focus should be on increasing awareness of this disease, as many women may have not previously heard of this condition. Simple strategies may increase knowledge in these areas and change care-seeking behaviors. Study registration None.
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- Chi Chiung Grace Chen
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA.
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI, 96813, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA
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Asklund I, Samuelsson E, Hamberg K, Umefjord G, Sjöström M. User Experience of an App-Based Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence: Qualitative Interview Study. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e11296. [PMID: 30869644 PMCID: PMC6437616 DOI: 10.2196/11296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects 10%-39% of women. Its first-line treatment consists of lifestyle interventions and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), which can be performed supervised or unsupervised. Health apps are increasing in number and can be used to improve adherence to treatments. We developed the Tät app, which provides a 3-month treatment program with a focus on PFMT for women with SUI. The app treatment was evaluated in a randomized controlled trial, which demonstrated efficacy for improving incontinence symptoms and quality of life. In this qualitative interview study, we investigated participant experiences of the app-based treatment. Objective This study aimed to explore women’s experiences of using an app-based treatment program for SUI. Methods This qualitative study is based on telephone interviews with 15 selected women, with a mean age of 47 years, who had used the app in the previous randomized controlled trial. A semistructured interview guide with open-ended questions was used, and the interviews were transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed according to the grounded theory. Results The results were grouped into three categories: “Something new!” “Keeping motivation up!” and “Good enough?” A core category, “Enabling my independence,” was identified. The participants appreciated having a new and modern way to access a treatment program for SUI. The use of new technology seemed to make incontinence treatment feel more prioritized and less embarrassing for the subjects. The closeness to their mobile phone and app features like reminders and visual graphs helped support and motivate the women to carry through the PFMT. The participants felt confident that they could perform the treatment program on their own, even though they expressed some uncertainty about whether they were doing the pelvic floor muscle contractions correctly. They felt that the app-based treatment increased their self-confidence and enabled them to take responsibility for their treatment. Conclusions Use of the app-based treatment program for SUI empowered the women in this study and helped them self-manage their incontinence treatment. They appreciated the app as a new tool for supporting their motivation to carry through a slightly challenging PFMT program. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01848938; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01848938 (Archived by WebCite at https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01848938)
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- Ina Asklund
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Family Medicine, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Bascur-Castillo C, Araneda-Gatica V, Castro-Arias H, Carrasco-Portiño M, Ruiz-Cantero MT. Determinants in the process of seeking help for urinary incontinence in the Chilean health system. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2018; 144:103-111. [PMID: 30267534 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.12685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze via the Andersen model what leads women with urinary incontinence (UI) to seek help and remain in the healthcare system. METHODS An interpretative phenomenologic study enrolling women aged 18 years or older who were diagnosed with UI at a tertiary care hospital in Chile between January and March 2016. Data were collected by semi-structured interview. The categories explored experience with UI and reasons for seeking health care, and included the dimensions of the Andersen model. RESULTS Ten women were enrolled. Characteristics that eased or hindered healthcare seeking were identified to come from the women (frequency and quantity of symptoms, coping strategies, and beliefs about its causes) and from their environment (reaction of partner, family, or coworkers to her condition). Some were associated with primary care (human and/or technical resources) and some with secondary care (pelvic floor units). CONCLUSION The results reflect the complexities of asking for health care for women with UI, especially in a country such as Chile with different healthcare levels. Raising awareness of this complexity and developing an approach that includes all stakeholders (institution, community, and family) is crucial for professionals who want to offer both medical therapy and wellness-focused healthcare.
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- Carolina Bascur-Castillo
- Department of Obstetrics and Puericulture, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile.,Pelvic Floor Unit, Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital, Concepción, Chile
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital, Concepción, Chile.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Department of Obstetrics and Puericulture, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile.,Research Group on Public Health, University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile.,CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Púbica, Madrid, Spain
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Gurol-Urganci I, Geary RS, Mamza JB, Duckett J, El-Hamamsy D, Dolan L, Tincello DG, van der Meulen J. Long-term Rate of Mesh Sling Removal Following Midurethral Mesh Sling Insertion Among Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence. JAMA 2018; 320:1659-1669. [PMID: 30357298 PMCID: PMC6233805 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2018.14997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Importance There is concern about outcomes of midurethral mesh sling insertion for women with stress urinary incontinence. However, there is little evidence on long-term outcomes. Objective To examine long-term mesh removal and reoperation rates in women who had a midurethral mesh sling insertion for stress urinary incontinence. Design, Setting, and Participants This population-based retrospective cohort study included 95 057 women aged 18 years or older who had a first-ever midurethral mesh sling insertion for stress urinary incontinence in the National Health Service hospitals in England between April 1, 2006, and December 31, 2015. Women were followed up until April 1, 2016. Exposures Patient and hospital factors and retropubic or transobturator mesh sling insertions. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was the risk of midurethral mesh sling removal (partial or total) and secondary outcomes were reoperation for stress urinary incontinence and any reoperation including mesh removal, calculated with death as competing risk. A multivariable Fine-Gray model was used to calculate subdistribution hazard ratios as estimates of relative risk. Results The study population consisted of 95 057 women (median age, 51 years; interquartile range, 44-61 years) with first midurethral mesh sling insertion, including 60 194 with retropubic insertion and 34 863 with transobturator insertion. The median follow-up time was 5.5 years (interquartile range, 3.2-7.5 years). The rate of midurethral mesh sling removal was 1.4% (95% CI, 1.3%-1.4%) at 1 year, 2.7% (95% CI, 2.6%-2.8%) at 5 years, and 3.3% (95% CI, 3.2%-3.4%) at 9 years. Risk of removal declined with age. The 9-year removal risk after transobturator insertion (2.7% [95% CI, 2.4%-2.9%]) was lower than the risk after retropubic insertion (3.6% [95% CI, 3.5%-3.8%]; subdistribution hazard ratio, 0.72 [95% CI, 0.62-0.84]). The rate of reoperation for stress urinary incontinence was 1.3% (95% CI, 1.3%-1.4%) at 1 year, 3.5% (95% CI, 3.4%-3.6%) at 5 years, and 4.5% (95% CI, 4.3%-4.7%) at 9 years. The rate of any reoperation, including mesh removal, was 2.6% (95% CI, 2.5%-2.7%) at 1 year, 5.5% (95% CI, 5.4%-5.7%) at 5 years, and 6.9% (95% CI, 6.7%-7.1%) at 9 years. Conclusions and Relevance Among women undergoing midurethral mesh sling insertion, the rate of mesh sling removal at 9 years was estimated as 3.3%. These findings may guide women and their surgeons when making decisions about surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence.
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- Ipek Gurol-Urganci
- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Lindsay Stewart Centre for Audit and Clinical Informatics, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Lindsay Stewart Centre for Audit and Clinical Informatics, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Lindsay Stewart Centre for Audit and Clinical Informatics, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, United Kingdom
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- Leicester General Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Belfast City Hospital, Department of Gynaecology, Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- University of Leicester, Department of Health Sciences, College of Life Sciences, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Lindsay Stewart Centre for Audit and Clinical Informatics, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, United Kingdom
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Women's knowledge, attitude and practice related to urinary incontinence: systematic review. Int Urogynecol J 2018; 30:171-180. [PMID: 30182183 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-018-3759-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) investigations lead to an understanding of what a particular population group knows, thinks and does in relation to a certain subject. METHODS This systematic review was conducted to identify women's KAP related to urinary incontinence (UI) described in the literature and the measurement/evaluation instruments used. A literature search, up to July 2017, was conducted in PUBMED, SCOPUS and BVS (Virtual Health Library) for articles dealing with women's KAP related to UI that described the validation procedure of any data collection instrument. Articles that investigated exclusively male subjects, provider performance or academic teaching strategies were excluded. Relevant studies were analyzed and briefly summarized. RESULTS Initially, 799 articles were retrieved. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 19 remained for reading and summarizing. There has been interest in identifying and evaluating some of the KAP elements related to UI since 1994, with a wide variety of validated instruments used. Knowledge was evaluated in 15 articles and all concluded that there was misinformation about UI in the populations studied. Seven articles studied the intention to seek healthcare for UI, among which only one evidenced an adequate attitude in more than 70% of the participants. All the articles that investigated practice revealed low rates of seeking care. CONCLUSIONS The KAP elements are influenced by specific questions in each of the studied populations, leading to unique results, which indicates the importance of investigations using standardized data collection instruments that have psychometric validity tested in the target populations.
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Casteleijn FM, Zwolsman SE, Kowalik CR, Roovers JPPWR. Patients' perspectives on urethral bulk injection therapy and mid-urethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 2018; 29:1249-1257. [PMID: 29675556 PMCID: PMC6132683 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-018-3644-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS The aim of this study was to identify all treatment decision factors that determined the preference for peri-urethral bulk injection therapy (PBI) or mid-urethral sling (MUS) surgery in patients with primary stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Second, we explored what patients expect from treatment for SUI and whether patients would consider PBI as a primary treatment option. METHODS In a qualitative design, 20 semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted in women with primary SUI. Exclusion criteria were: previous PBI or MUS surgery; predominating urgency. Interviews were guided by three open-ended questions and a topic list. PBI treatment and MUS surgery were described in detail, and the efficacy was stated as 70% and 90%, respectively. Data saturation was reached when no new treatment decision factors were identified in three consecutive interviews. Interviews were audiotaped and fully transcribed. Thematic analysis by a coding process was done independently by two researchers. RESULTS Sixteen procedural, personal, professional, social and external treatment decision factors were identified. Regarding expectations about treatment for SUI, women believed 'becoming dry' was wishful thinking. The majority of patients accepted a small degree of persistent urinary incontinence after treatment. Regardless of their treatment preference, patients indicated that women should be informed about PBI as a primary treatment option. CONCLUSION Patients with primary SUI are open to PBI as an alternative treatment option even with lower cure rates compared with MUS surgery performed under general or spinal anesthesia. Patients indicated that women with primary SUI seeking treatment should be informed about PBI as a treatment option.
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- Fenne M Casteleijn
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Concepcion K, Cheng Y, McGeechan K, Robertson S, Stewart M, Bateson D, Estoesta J, Chiarelli P. Prevalence and associated factors of urinary leakage among women participating in the 45 and Up Study. Neurourol Urodyn 2018; 37:2782-2791. [DOI: 10.1002/nau.23770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Family Planning NSW; Ashfield New South Wales Australia
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- Family Planning NSW; Ashfield New South Wales Australia
- The University of Sydney; Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Family Planning NSW; Ashfield New South Wales Australia
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- Family Planning NSW; Ashfield New South Wales Australia
- The University of Sydney; Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Family Planning NSW; Ashfield New South Wales Australia
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Self-management Experiences of Older Korean Women With Urinary Incontinence: A Descriptive Qualitative Study Using Focus Groups. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2018; 44:572-577. [PMID: 29117084 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore the self-management experiences of Korean women with urinary incontinence (UI). DESIGN Descriptive, qualitative study using focus groups. SUBJECTS AND SETTING Twenty-two community-dwelling women, 65 years and older, participated in 3 focus-group interviews. Participants were recruited from 2 elderly halls and 1 senior welfare center in South Korea. METHODS Three focus group interviews comprising 6 to 8 individuals were conducted in a quiet venue at the elderly hall or senior welfare center. Two investigators performed the interviews; one acted as moderator and one as notetaker; interviews began with scripted open-ended questions. All interviews were electronically recorded and transcribed verbatim. Using an inductive thematic approach, data were first analyzed by the first and second authors; and all 4 authors contributed to coding and agreed on final themes. RESULTS Korean women perceived UI as a loss of dignity, an odor problem, an uncontrollable disease, and a life impairment. Thematic analysis revealed 4 themes regarding the self-management experience of UI: preserving self-respect in the sociocultural environment, deodorizing the smell, keeping the secret of uncontrollability, and adjusting to an impaired life. CONCLUSIONS Women in this study used various daily-living strategies to manage UI, but they mainly implemented strategies to keep UI a secret, including restrictions in activities of daily living. Educational approaches are needed to inform women with UI about more effective management skills.
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Esparza AO, Tomás MÁC, Pina-Roche F. Experiences of women and men living with urinary incontinence: A phenomenological study. Appl Nurs Res 2017; 40:68-75. [PMID: 29579501 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIMS To explore and understand, from a gender-based perspective, the quality-of-life experiences of men and women who suffer from urinary incontinence. BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) is a major health problem with significant social, psychological, occupational, sexual and economic effects leading to a substantial decrease in quality of life. Although this condition is increasingly frequent in men, research has tended to focus on women, adopting a quantitative approach. DESIGN The data were examined using interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). METHODS The data were collected through a semi-structured interview conducted between January and June 2016. An inductive discourse content analysis was performed in three stages: preparation, organization and report. Participants were recruited until data saturation was achieved. FINDINGS A sample of 33 participants was recruited: 17 women and 16 men. Gender-specific features were found. Six categories emerged: (i) normalization of incontinence; (ii) verbalization of the problem; (iii) social isolation; (iv)experienced feelings and emotions; (v) impact on daily routine; (vi) self-care strategies to address the problem in the most suitable way. CONCLUSION Urinary incontinence has a negative effect on the quality of life of men and women. However, there are gender differences as to how this phenomenon is experienced, particularly with regard to its psychological and social dimensions. A comprehensive, targeted assessment of the needs of these men and women is required on the part of professional nurses.
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- Department of Nursing, Spain Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Murcia, Spain; Research Group of Urology, Morales Meseguer Hospital, Murcia, Spain.
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Saboia DM, Firmiano MLV, Bezerra KDC, Vasconcelos JA, Oriá MOB, Vasconcelos CTM. Impact of urinary incontinence types on women's quality of life. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2017; 51:e03266. [PMID: 29267732 DOI: 10.1590/s1980-220x2016032603266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify the most frequent type of urinary incontinence in women assisted in two outpatient clinics of urogynecology, and to compare general and specific quality of life among the different types of incontinence measured through validated questionnaires. METHOD Cross-sectional study conducted at the urogynecology outpatient clinic. The following questionnaires were used for quality of life assessment: Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF), King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12). RESULTS The study included 556 women. Mixed Urinary Incontinence was the most frequent type (n=348/62.6%), followed by Stress Urinary Incontinence (n=173/31.1%) and Urge Urinary Incontinence (n=35/6.3%). Women with mixed urinary incontinence had greater impact on the general (SF-36) and specific quality of life (KHQ and ICIQ-SF) compared to the others (p<0.05). In the evaluation of sexual function (PISQ-12), there was no difference between groups (p=0.28). CONCLUSION All types of urinary incontinence interfere both in the general and specific quality of life, but women with mixed urinary incontinence are the most affected.
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BACKGROUND Little is known regarding the effect of bariatric surgery on urinary incontinence. METHODS Between September 2008 and November 2014, 240 female patients underwent bariatric surgery. RESULTS The prevalence of urinary incontinence preoperatively was 45 % (108). Eighty-two (76 %) completed urinary function questionnaires pre-operatively and post-operatively. Fifty-seven (70 %) underwent laparoscopic gastric bypass, twenty-four (29 %) underwent sleeve gastrectomy and one underwent a banding procedure. Thirty-one (38 %) reported leaking on sneezing or coughing-stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Thirteen (16 %) complained of leaking before reaching the toilet-overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). The remaining thirty-eight (46 %) reported mixed symptoms. The mean pre-operative weight and BMI were 133 (18) kg and 50 (SD = 6.2) kg/m(2) respectively. The mean post-operative BMI drop was 16 (SD = 5.2) kg/m(2). Preoperatively, 61 (75 %) reported moderate to very severe urinary incontinence compared to 30 (37 %) post-operatively (χ (2) = 3.24.67, p = 0.050). Twenty-seven (33 %) patients reported complete resolution of their urinary incontinence. Fifty-one (62 %) patients required incontinence pads on a daily basis pre-operatively, compared to 35 (43 %) post-operatively (χ (2) = 22.211.6, p = 0.00). The mean International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire- Urinary Incontinence short form (ICIQ-UI SF) score was 9.3 (SD = 4.4) pre-operatively compared to 4.9 (SD = 5.3) post-operatively (t = 7.2, p = 0.000). The improvement score post-operatively was 8 (SD = 3). A significant difference in the ICIQ-UI SF was identified between OAB and SUI groups when adjusting for age, number of children, type of delivery and pre-op BMI (t = 1.98, p = 0.05). CONCLUSION Bariatric surgery results in a clinically significant improvement in urinary incontinence. However, this is not proportional to pre-operative BMI, weight loss, age, parity and mode of delivery.
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Nonbiologic factors that impact management in women with urinary incontinence: review of the literature and findings from a National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases workshop. Int Urogynecol J 2017; 28:1295-1307. [PMID: 28674734 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-017-3400-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Urinary incontinence (UI)-defined as a complaint of involuntary loss of urine-is common in women, with major public health, financial, and quality of life (QoL) implications. Despite the high toll of UI and the availability of effective conservative treatments, many women with UI do not seek care. Those who do often continue to experience symptoms. Improving UI treatment may require a comprehensive approach to urology research, including a broad set of potentially influential factors beyond biologic. METHODS To explore the effects of nonbiologic factors (NBF) on UI management and treatment response, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases convened a workshop for clinical and psychosocial researchers. Participants proposed a UI treatment pathway: recognizing the problem, willingness to seek treatment, access to care, receiving quality treatment, engaging in self-management, and adhering to chosen treatments; discussed potential NBFs that may affect the pathway; and identified areas for future research. After the meeting, a rapid literature review was conducted to assess the current state of research on NBFs in women with UI. RESULTS Participants identified several patient-level NBFs that may influence the UI management pathway, including QoL and perceived bother; stigma, shame, and embarrassment; knowledge and perceptions; social determinants of health; cultural and language characteristics; personal characteristics and skills; and physical abilities. Additionally, participants acknowledged that provider- and system-level factors also play a role and likely interact with patient-level factors. CONCLUSIONS NBFs that potentially affect the UI management pathway are not well understood, and a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to research is needed to understand and appropriately support effective UI treatment.
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Mota RL. Female urinary incontinence and sexuality. Int Braz J Urol 2017; 43:20-28. [PMID: 28124522 PMCID: PMC5293379 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2016.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2016] [Revised: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Urinary incontinence is a common problem among women and it is estimated that between 15 and 55% of them complain of lower urinary symptoms. The most prevalent form of urinary incontinence is associated with stress, followed by mixed urinary incontinence and urge urinary incontinence. It is a symptom with several effects on quality of life of women mainly in their social, familiar and sexual domains. Female reproductive and urinary systems share anatomical structures, which promotes that urinary problems interfere with sexual function in females. This article is a review of both the concepts of female urinary incontinence and its impact on global and sexual quality of life. Nowadays, it is assumed that urinary incontinence, especially urge urinary incontinence, promotes anxiety and several self-esteem damages in women. The odour and the fear of incontinence during sexual intercourse affect female sexual function and this is related with the unpredictability and the chronicity of incontinence, namely urge urinary incontinence. Female urinary incontinence management involves conservative (pelvic floor muscle training), surgical and pharmacological treatment. Both conservative and surgical treatments have been studied about its benefit in urinary incontinence and also the impact among female sexual function. Unfortunately, there are sparse articles that evaluate the benefits of female sexual function with drug management of incontinence.
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- Renato Lains Mota
- Departamento de Urologia, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, EPE e
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Meng Q, Busby-Whitehead J, Palmer MH. Absorbent products use and symptom distress in women who have urinary incontinence and heart failure. Int J Clin Pract 2016; 70:1019-1026. [PMID: 28032425 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.12910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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AIMS The aim of this study was to identify and describe characteristics of women with heart failure (HF) and urinary incontinence (UI) who used absorbent products to manage UI and to explore the relationship between absorbent products use and women's perceptions about UI. METHODS Secondary analyses were conducted on an existing dataset from a study of adults with HF. Descriptive statistics, univariate analyses, binary and multivariate logistic regression were used to identify factors and explore factors related to UI absorbent products use. Mediation analysis was also performed. RESULTS One hundred women had UI and information about absorbent products use. One-third reported that their UI started before their HF diagnosis. Comorbidities were prevalent: hypertension (83%), diabetes mellitus (53%), probable depression (68%) and severe depression (42%). Eighty-two women reported using absorbent products. Women with severe UI (OR 0.220, 95% CI 0.052-0.925) and white women (OR 0.174, 95% CI 0.044-0.692) were more likely to use absorbent products when compared to women with less severe UI and women of colour. Use of absorbent products led to perceptions about the importance to get help for UI, which, in turn led to higher distress from UI. CONCLUSION To provide interventions that reduce distress from UI in women already burdened with a serious chronic disease, clinicians must screen women who have HF for UI. Clinicians must also actively listen to how women manage UI, explore their perceptions about importance to get treatment, and understand their expectations for that treatment.
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- Qinghui Meng
- Intensive Care Department/Fundamental Nursing Department, Weifang Medical University College of Nursing, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine/Center for Aging and Health, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Cambon B, Vorilhon P, Michel L, Cadwallader JS, Aubin-Auger I, Pereira B, Vaillant Roussel H. Quality of qualitative studies centred on patients in family practice: a systematic review. Fam Pract 2016; 33:580-587. [PMID: 27623689 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmw095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Qualitative research is often used in the field of general medicine. Our objective was to evaluate the quality of published qualitative studies conducted using individual interviews or focus groups centred on patients monitored in general practice. METHODS We have undertaken a review of the literature in the PubMed and Embase databases of articles up to February 2014. The selection criteria were qualitative studies conducted using individual interviews or focus groups, centred on patients monitored in general practice. The articles chosen were analysed and evaluated using a score established from the Relevance, Appropriateness, Transparency and Soundness (RATS) grid. RESULTS The average score of the 52 studies chosen was 28 out of 42. The criteria least often present were the description of the patients who chose not to participate in the study, the justification of the end of data collection, the discussion of the influence of the researchers and the discussion of the confidentiality of the data. The criteria most frequently described were an explicit research question, justified and in relation to existing knowledge, the agreement of the ethical committee and the presence of quotations. The number of studies and the score increased from year-to-year. The score was independent of the impact factor of the journal. CONCLUSIONS Even though the qualitative research was published in reviews with a low impact factor, our results suggest that this research responded to the quality criteria of the RATS grid. The evaluation scored using RATS could be useful for authors or reviewers and for literature reviews.
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- Benoit Cambon
- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine of Clermont-Ferrand, University of Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France,
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- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine of Clermont-Ferrand, University of Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Perinatal period, Pregnancy, Environment, Medical Practices and Development (PEPRADE), Clermont University, University of Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine of Clermont-Ferrand, University of Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- INSERM U1178, University Paris-Saclay, University of Paris-Sud, Villejuif, Paris, France.,Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine Pierre and Marie Curie, Sorbonne Universities, UPMC University Paris 06, Paris, France
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- Department of General Practice, University Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, F-75018 Paris, France.,EA Recherche Clinique Coordonnée Ville-Hôpital, Méthodologies et Société (REMES), F-75018 Paris, France
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- Biostatistics Unit (Clinic Research and Innovation Department), University Hospital Clermont-Ferrand, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France and
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- Department of General Practice, Faculty of Medicine of Clermont-Ferrand, University of Auvergne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Clinical Investigation Center, INSERM CIC 501, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Brown HW, Rogers RG, Wise ME. Barriers to seeking care for accidental bowel leakage: a qualitative study. Int Urogynecol J 2016; 28:543-551. [PMID: 27844123 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-016-3195-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/23/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Fewer than 50 % of women with urinary incontinence (UI) and 30 % of women with accidental bowel leakage (ABL) seek care. We sought to describe barriers to care seeking for ABL to inform development of an instrument to measure these barriers. METHODS We recruited women with ABL with varied prior care-seeking experiences to participate in focus groups and cognitive interviews so we could understand factors that may have prevented or delayed care seeking. Focus groups continued until thematic saturation was reached using conventional content analysis. Final themes were established and characterized by comparing within and across the focus groups and with previously described UI and ABL care-seeking barriers. Cognitive interviews were confirmatory. RESULTS Thirty-nine women (aged 46-85) participated in six focus groups and ten cognitive interviews; 89 % were white, 8 % African American, and 3 % Latina. We identified 12 barriers to seeking care for ABL: (1) Lack of knowledge about the condition; (2) Lack of knowledge about treatment; (3) Fear of testing/treatment; (4) Normative thinking; (5) Avoidance/denial; (6) Life impact; (7) Embarrassment/shame; (8) Self-blame; (9) Stigma; (10) Isolation; (11) Provider barriers; (12) Access limitations. These 12 barriers encompassed three overarching themes: the internalized self in relation to ABL; perceptions about ABL and its treatments; and interaction with the healthcare system. CONCLUSIONS ABL care-seeking barriers are similar to those described for UI, with the notable addition of lack of knowledge that ABL is a medical condition experienced by others. Interventions to promote access to effective treatments for ABL should include information about prevalence and treatability.
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- Heidi Wendell Brown
- Wisconsin Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program Scholar, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, 600 Highland Avenue, Box 6188, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
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- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, Madison, WI, USA
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Asklund I, Nyström E, Sjöström M, Umefjord G, Stenlund H, Samuelsson E. Mobile app for treatment of stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial. Neurourol Urodyn 2016; 36:1369-1376. [PMID: 27611958 DOI: 10.1002/nau.23116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the effect of a mobile app treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. METHODS Randomized controlled trial, conducted 2013-2014 in Sweden. Community-dwelling adult women with ≥1 SUI episode/week recruited through our website and randomized to app treatment (n = 62) or control group (postponed treatment, n = 61). One participant from each group was lost to follow-up. Intervention was the mobile app Tät® with a treatment program focused on pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), and information about SUI and lifestyle factors. Primary outcomes, 3 months after randomization: symptom severity (International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence Short Form [ICIQ-UI SF]); and condition-specific quality of life (ICIQ Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life [ICIQ-LUTSqol]). RESULTS One hundred and twenty-three women were included (mean age 44.7), with moderate/severe SUI (97.5%, 120/123), mean ICIQ-UI SF score 11.1 (SD 2.8) and mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score 34.4 (SD 6.1) at baseline. At follow-up, the app group reported improvements in symptom severity (mean ICIQ-UI SF score reduction: 3.9, 95% confidence interval 3.0-4.7) and condition-specific quality of life (mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score reduction: 4.8, 3.4-6.2) and the groups were significantly different (mean ICIQ-UI SF score difference: -3.2, -4.3to -2.1; mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score difference: -4.6, -7.8 to -1.4). In the app group, 98.4% (60/61) performed PFMT at follow-up, and 41.0% (25/61) performed it daily. CONCLUSIONS The mobile app treatment was effective for women with SUI and yielded clinically relevant improvements. This app may increase access to first-line treatment and adherence to PFMT.
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- Ina Asklund
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Unit of Research, Education and Development-Östersund, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Unit of Research, Education and Development-Östersund, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Unit of Research, Education and Development-Östersund, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden
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