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Pizzoferrato AC, Deparis J, Fritel X, Rousseau M, Blanchard V. Impact of educational workshops to increase awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction and integrate preventive lifestyle habits. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 164:596-604. [PMID: 37723985 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15130] [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: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Our objectives were to evaluate the impact of group pelvic floor education workshops on participants' knowledge, their satisfaction, and the modification of their urinary and digestive behaviors, and to compare health care providers' (HCP) knowledge with that of the general population. METHODS For this prospective observational study, group pelvic floor education workshops were proposed between May 2021 and June 2022 in a web-conference format. Each workshop covered pelvic floor anatomy and physiology, urinary and digestive physiology as well as risk factors of PFD and preventive measures. At the start and the end of the workshops, participants completed a questionnaire on their knowledge and their beliefs about the pelvic floor. Questions about their satisfaction were asked at the end of the workshops. A 2-month questionnaire assessed changes in urinary and digestive habits and whether participants had talked about the workshop around them. RESULTS A total of 856, with an average age 40.1 years, participated and completed the questionnaires before and after the workshops; 694 responded at 2 months. The education workshops significantly improved knowledge about the pelvic floor in the "HCP" and "non-HCP" groups. At 2 months, 591 participants (85.2%) 85.2% had talked about the workshop content; 557 (80.3%) reported having changed, or planned to change, their urinary behaviors and 495 (71.3%) their defecatory behaviors. CONCLUSIONS Pelvic floor education workshops can increase level of knowledge and thus limit risky behaviors for the pelvic floor. The high rate of participation and the satisfaction of the participants shows the interest for the theme.
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- Anne-Cécile Pizzoferrato
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Poitiers, CIC-Inserm, DECLAN, CHU de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Poitiers, CIC-Inserm, DECLAN, CHU de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Université de Poitiers, CIC-Inserm, DECLAN, CHU de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France
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Klein AJ, Eisenhauer C, Mollard E, Shade MY, Alappattu M. Methodologies Used in Studies of Self-Management Interventions for Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women: An Integrative Review. West J Nurs Res 2023; 45:1150-1164. [PMID: 37902161 DOI: 10.1177/01939459231208418] [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] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) affects approximately 60% of women in the United States and negatively impacts self-esteem, sexual function, participation in social activities, and quality of life (QOL). Self-management interventions show promise for improving UI symptoms and QOL. Previous reviews of UI self-management studies have focused on outcomes for older women. However, the literature lacks a synthesis of methodologies of these studies. PURPOSE The purpose of this integrative review was to synthesize and evaluate methodologies used in studies of self-management interventions for UI in adult women. METHODS Using an integrative review approach, a search of PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase was conducted yielding 1404 results, 23 of which met inclusion criteria. Data abstracted from each article included author(s), year of publication, study design and purpose, sample, country and setting, measures of UI symptoms, and intervention description. RESULTS Findings showed methodological differences, particularly in design, assessment of UI subtypes, measures of UI symptoms, and intervention components. Multicomponent self-management interventions were used in 18 studies and 1 component used in 5 studies. Education, pelvic floor muscle exercises, and bladder training were the intervention components most frequently used, either alone or in combination; however, intervention components were not consistently aligned with the UI subtypes. Analysis of ethical matters revealed areas for improvement, specifically in reporting privacy and confidentiality and in methods to obtain informed consent. CONCLUSIONS Results highlight opportunities to improve the rigor of methodologies used in studies of self-management interventions for UI in adult women.
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- Abbey Jo Klein
- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- College of Public Health and Health Professional, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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LaCoursiere DY, Kane Low L, Putnam S, Wyman JF, Newman DK, Cunningham S, Rickey L, Berry A, Gahagan S, Vaughan CP, Brown O, Brady SS. Development of a tool to assess bladder health knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs (BH-KAB). Neurourol Urodyn 2023; 42:1055-1067. [PMID: 36905331 PMCID: PMC10293102 DOI: 10.1002/nau.25168] [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: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Few instruments measure knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs (KAB) related to bladder health. Existing questionnaires have predominantly focused on KAB related to specific conditions such as urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and other pelvic floor disorders. To address this literature gap, the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) research consortium developed an instrument that is being administered in the baseline assessment of the PLUS RISE FOR HEALTH longitudinal study. METHODS The bladder health knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs (BH-KAB) instrument development process consisted of two phases, item development and evaluation. Item development was guided by a conceptual framework, review of existing KAB instruments, and a review of qualitative data from the PLUS consortium Study of Habits, Attitudes, Realities, and Experiences (SHARE). Evaluation comprised three methods to assess content validity and reduce and refine items: q-sort, e-panel survey, and cognitive interviews. RESULTS The final 18-item BH-KAB instrument assesses self-reported bladder knowledge; perceptions of bladder function, anatomy, and related medical conditions; attitudes toward different patterns of fluid intake, voiding, and nocturia; the potential to prevent or treat urinary tract infections and incontinence; and the impact of pregnancy and pelvic muscle exercises on bladder health. CONCLUSION The PLUS BH-KAB instrument may be used independently or in conjunction with other KAB instruments for a more comprehensive assessment of women's KAB related to bladder health. The BH-KAB instrument can inform clinical conversations, health education programming, and research examining potential determinants of bladder health, LUTS, and related behavioral habits (e.g., toileting, fluid intake, pelvic muscle exercises).
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- Daphne Yvette LaCoursiere
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham, Atlanta Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Pizzoferrato AC, Arzel O, Reboursière E, Rousseau M, Blanchard V. Impact de sessions d’éducation périnéale chez des adolescentes. Prog Urol 2022; 32:735-743. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Development and evaluation of a new pelvic floor muscle training Patient reported Outcome Measures (PROM) (PFMT-P). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 264:353-357. [PMID: 34391050 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.07.050] [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: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There are several Patient reported Outcome Measures (PROM) of knowledge, source of knowledge and practice of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), in different combinations but few integrating all three in one instrument. The objective of this study was the initial psychometric testing of a new PFMT PROM (PFMT-P), which aims to describe the knowledge, source of knowledge, and practices of PFMT for use by general female population, in order to contribute to preliminary validity and reliability. STUDY DESIGN This study offered psychometric testing (validity and reliability) of a new assessment tool concerning PFMT (PFMT-P). The sample included 323 non-pregnant women, aged 20-50, who were heath care professionals and ancillary staff in one medical center in northern Israel. The PFMT-P was developed in Hebrew and composed of 3 sections: knowledge (score range 0-3), source of knowledge (initially scored), and practice (score range 3-35). A demographic and general health questionnaire was included. RESULTS The face and content validity of the PFMT-P were evaluated by five experts with a factor analysis done on the practice component. Test-retest scores for internal consistency were reported for a group of 20 women, to whom the tool was administered 2 weeks apart. The results of the questionnaire components were knowledge, r= 0.538, p=0.014, and practice r=0.878, p<0.001. The component, source of knowledge on practice, showed non-significant results (p=0.796). Cronbach's alpha for the PFMT-P was 0.921 for the practice component. CONCLUSION The PFMT-P was employed for the first time in a descriptive, correlational study, where its validity and reliability was tested and shows promise. The questionnaire is brief and easy to use. Continued research using this new PROM needs to be done to establish it as an assessment tool for PFMT programs.
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Temtanakitpaisan T, Bunyavejchevin S, Buppasiri P, Chongsomchai C. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Survey Towards Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) Among Pregnant Women. Int J Womens Health 2020; 12:295-299. [PMID: 32368157 PMCID: PMC7173858 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s242432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective To assess knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) among Thai pregnant women. Patients and Methods One hundred and ten Thai pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic of a tertiary care hospital were recruited. They were classified as “aware” if they could recognize PFMT. Questionnaires regarding the participants’ attitudes and practice toward PFMT were subsequently collected from “aware” group. Results The mean ±SD of age and gestational age were 30.5 ±5.4 years and 20.8 ±10.8 weeks, respectively. Sixty-one participants (55.5%) recognized PFMT, but only seventeen (27.9%) correctly answered all of the questions, which is classified as perceptive. There was no association between their educational level and PFMT knowledge (p = 0.63). Most of them (98.4%) understood that PFMT can be performed during pregnancy and believed that PFMT did not affect the pregnancy outcomes. However, only 10.7% of the aware women performed PFMT irregularly during pregnancy. Conclusion Half of the pregnant women in this study were aware of PFMT. The majority of women felt that PFMT had positive effects on their health, emotions, sex, and quality of life. Education concerning PFMT and motivation to maintain the adherence of practicing the exercises are required.
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- Teerayut Temtanakitpaisan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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A 3-Dimensional Anatomical Education Model in Postpartum Perineal Laceration Care: A Pre-Post Intervention Study. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2019; 25:e23-e27. [PMID: 30807431 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of postpartum patients introduction to and interaction with a virtual 3-dimensional (3D) pelvic model on the self-care, knowledge, and anxiety parameters. METHODS The model was designed from computed tomography data displaying the involvement of the levator ani in a fourth-degree perineal laceration. This 3D model was used to educate postpartum day 1 patients at the bedside. Patient data were collected using a pre and post questionnaire assessing knowledge, anxiety, and confidence in perineal wound self-care. RESULTS Thirty-six patients were enrolled with a median age of 28.5 years (interquartile range, 31, 21.75 years) and a median parity of 1 (interquartile range, 2, 1). Patient use of the tool significantly decreased patient anxiety regarding perineal lacerations (P < 0.01) and significantly increased patient knowledge on what part of their vagina was lacerated during vaginal delivery (P < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Reviewing a 3D model of perineal lacerations with patients on postpartum day 1 is associated with less anxiety and increased knowledge of pelvic floor anatomy. These pilot data represent a preliminary investigation into the relations between 3D model of perineal lacerations and a range of patient outcomes.
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Pérez DC, Chao CW, Jiménez LL, Fernández IM, de la Llave Rincón AI. Pelvic floor muscle training adapted for urinary incontinence in multiple sclerosis: a randomized clinical trial. Int Urogynecol J 2019; 31:267-275. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-019-03993-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Muhammad J, Muhamad R, Husain NRN, Daud N. Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Education and Factors Associated with Implementation among Antenatal Women in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. Korean J Fam Med 2019; 40:45-52. [PMID: 30613064 PMCID: PMC6351794 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.17.0136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Pelvic floor muscle exercise is effective for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Despite the high prevalence of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in women in the community, pelvic floor muscle exercise recognition is low in Malaysian society; thus, this intervention is not frequently used . This study assessed the knowledge of, attitudes towards, and use of pelvic floor muscle exercise among antenatal women before and after educational classes. The study also determined factors associated with exercise practice. Methods An interventional study was conducted in 121 antenatal women selected through systematic random sampling between June and December 2010. Baseline knowledge of, attitude towards, and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercise were assessed using self-administered validated questionnaires at first visit and at 2 months post-partum. All participants attended two exercise education classes on their next two visits before delivery. A paired t-test and multivariate analysis were used for data evaluation. Results The mean pre-intervention scores for knowledge, attitudes, and practice were 24.98, 24.25, and 3.51, respectively, with statistically significant mean score increments after intervention (P<0.001). The mean differences were 4.67 (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.86–5.49), 3.77 (95% CI, 3.05–4.50) and 3.45 (95% CI, 2.90–4.00) for knowledge, attitudes, and practice, respectively. Lack of baseline information on pelvic floor muscle exercise was significantly associated with practice change following an educational class. Conclusion Education is effective in improving knowledge of, attitude towards, and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercise. There is a need for greater effort to increase exercise awareness in our community, especially during antenatal class.
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- Juliawati Muhammad
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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Pelvic floor muscle knowledge and relationship with muscle strength in Brazilian women: a cross-sectional study. Int Urogynecol J 2018; 30:1903-1909. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-018-3824-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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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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Hyakutake MT, Han V, Baerg L, Koenig NA, Cundiff GW, Lee T, Geoffrion R. Pregnancy-Associated Pelvic Floor Health Knowledge and Reduction of Symptoms: The PREPARED Randomized Controlled Trial. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2018; 40:418-425. [PMID: 29680079 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Pregnancy and childbirth can lead to pelvic floor disorders, yet this topic is not routine in antenatal education. We aimed to determine the impact of a pregnancy workshop on women's postpartum pelvic floor health knowledge, performance of pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME), symptoms, condition-specific quality of life, mode of delivery, and satisfaction. METHODS This was a RCT. Pregnant primiparous women in a tertiary care centre received a pelvic floor health workshop intervention versus routine prenatal care. Thirty-six participants/group were needed to detect a significant knowledge difference (power = 0.80, α = 0.05). Participants completed questionnaires at recruitment and six weeks postpartum. Main outcome measures were: difference between groups in knowledge scores; PFME-specific knowledge and practice; pelvic symptoms and condition-specific quality of life; and mode of and satisfaction with delivery. RESULTS Fifty women were recruited per group; 40 attended the workshop. Women were Caucasian (72%), college educated (96%), mean age 33.2. Mean demographics did not differ. Postpartum data were available for 37 women per group. The intervention group scored higher on a pelvic floor knowledge questionnaire (mean score 31.2/39 vs. 29.3/39, P = 0.02, 95% CI 0.3, 3.6). 58.3% of intervention participants reported daily performance of PFME compared with 22.9% of controls (P = 0.002) and rated higher confidence in correct performance (P = 0.004). The intervention group reported fewer bowel symptoms (P = 0.046). There were no differences in urinary or prolapse symptoms, mode of delivery, complications, or satisfaction. CONCLUSION A pelvic floor health workshop improves postpartum knowledge, performance of PFME, and bowel-specific quality of life.
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- Momoe T Hyakutake
- University of Alberta, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Edmonton, AB
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- University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vancouver, BC
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- University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vancouver, BC
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- University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vancouver, BC
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- University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vancouver, BC
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- University of British Columbia, Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, Vancouver, BC
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- University of British Columbia, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vancouver, BC.
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Pelvic Floor Health Education: Can a Workshop Enhance Patient Counseling During Pregnancy? Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2017; 22:336-9. [PMID: 27171319 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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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OBJECTIVES Pelvic floor disorders commonly affect women's quality of life. Their etiology is multifactorial, yet pregnancy and vaginal delivery (VD) are major inciting risk factors. Our objectives were to assess pelvic floor health information given by maternity providers to their pregnant patients, to create a pelvic floor health information workshop, and to determine its impact on women's preferences for mode of delivery. METHODS This descriptive study recruited primiparous women with a singleton gestation at St Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada. Participants received a 2-hour workshop describing pelvic floor disorders and pregnancy, modes of delivery, as well as strategies for maintaining pelvic floor health and preventing disease. Women completed questionnaires assessing baseline knowledge and level of comfort with different modes of delivery before and after the workshop. RESULTS Forty participants completed the workshop. Seventy percent had an obstetrician, 20% had a midwife, and 10% had a family physician. Five percent of the participants reported receiving information regarding pelvic organ prolapse as well as urinary and fecal incontinence. The workshop did not influence women's preferred mode of delivery, including VD (P = 1.00), forceps-assisted VD (P = 0.48), vacuum-assisted VD (P = 0.68), postlabor cesarean delivery (P = 0.32), and elective cesarean delivery (P = 0.86). CONCLUSIONS Current antenatal care is lacking in the area of pelvic floor health education. Patient counseling can be enhanced via a standard workshop. Concerns about negatively influencing women's preferences for mode of delivery are unwarranted, as the pelvic floor health workshop, given during pregnancy, did not significantly change participants' preferences.
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Kara KC, Çıtak Karakaya İ, Tunalı N, Karakaya MG. Reliability and validity of the Incontinence Quiz-Turkish version. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2017; 44:144-150. [PMID: 28976057 DOI: 10.1111/jog.13469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Incontinence Quiz, which was developed by Branch et al. (1994), to assess women's knowledge of and attitudes toward urinary incontinence. METHODS Comprehensibility of the Turkish version of the 14-item Incontinence Quiz, which was prepared following translation-back translation procedures, was tested on a pilot group of eight women, and its internal reliability, test-retest reliability and construct validity were assessed in 150 women who attended the gynecology clinics of three hospitals in İçel, Turkey. Physical and sociodemographic characteristics and presence of incontinence complaints were also recorded. Data were analyzed at the 0.05 alpha level, using SPSS version 22. RESULTS The scale had good reliability and validity. The internal reliability coefficient (Cronbach α) was 0.80, test-retest correlation coefficients were 0.83-0.94; and with regard to construct validity, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin coefficient was 0.76 and Barlett sphericity test was 562.777 (P = 0.000). Turkish version of the Incontinence Quiz had a four-factor structure, with Eigenvalues ranging from 1.17 to 4.08. CONCLUSIONS The Incontinence Quiz-Turkish version is a highly comprehensible, reliable and valid scale, which may be used to assess Turkish-speaking women's knowledge of and attitudes toward urinary incontinence.
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- Kerime C Kara
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Private Mersin Middle East Hospital, Içel, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, İstanbul Haliç University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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Effect of a Video-Assisted Teaching Program for Kegel's Exercises on Women's Knowledge About Urinary Incontinence. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2017; 42:531-8. [PMID: 26336049 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess community-dwelling women's knowledge about urinary incontinence (UI) and the effectiveness of a Video Assisted Teaching Program for Kegel's Exercises (VATPKE) in increasing their knowledge. METHODS A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 598 community-dwelling women. A pre-/posttest design was then used to assess the effectiveness of the VATPKE in improving knowledge about UI in women with self-reported UI (202) and without UI (396). Data were analyzed using independent and paired t tests. RESULTS Of the 598 participants, 33.8% self-reported having UI. The majority of women with UI (90%) and without UI (90%) had inadequate knowledge. The mean post-VATPKE knowledge levels of women with and without UI were higher than pre-VATPKE mean scores. Differences in knowledge levels in women with and without UI were statistically significant (P < .001). CONCLUSION Most of the women at risk or already affected with UI have inadequate knowledge about the condition. In a resource-poor setting with limited health care human resources to provide one-on-one health education, interventions such as the VATPKE may help improve knowledge about UI among the large numbers of affected and at-risk women.
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Neels H, Tjalma WAA, Wyndaele JJ, De Wachter S, Wyndaele M, Vermandel A. Knowledge of the pelvic floor in menopausal women and in peripartum women. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:3020-3029. [PMID: 27942113 PMCID: PMC5140793 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.3020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] Pelvic floor dysfunction is an important health-care issue, with pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause as the most important risk factors. Insufficient knowledge about pelvic floor dysfunction is the largest barrier to seeking care. The aim of this study was to investigate the level of knowledge and information on pelvic floor dysfunction in peripartum and menopausal women. [Subjects and Methods] The present study was a cross-sectional survey. A valid and reliable questionnaire of 48 items was distributed to 402 women who were pregnant or had recently given birth and to 165 postmenopausal women. All answers were analyzed and interpreted. The study was approved by an ethics committee (B300201318334). [Results] On a VAS scale of 0 to 10, the mean ratings of the peripartum and postmenopausal women concerning their knowledge were 4.38 (SD 2.71) and 4.92 (SD 2.72). Peripartum women held significantly more pessimistic perceptions about the occurrence of postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction. The results showed that 75% of the peripartum women and 68% of the postmenopausal women felt insufficiently informed or want to get better informed. [Conclusion] The results reveal sparse knowledge about the pelvic floor among women of all ages and that a major proportion of them would be interested in more information. Amelioration of common knowledge could improve help-seeking behavior in women.
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- Hedwig Neels
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy,
University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic, Unit of Gynecologic
Oncology, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antwerp University
Hospital, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
- Department of Urology, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
- Department of Urology, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy,
University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
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Non-pharmacological and non-surgical treatments for female urinary incontinence: an integrative review. Appl Nurs Res 2016; 31:146-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2015] [Revised: 02/17/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Neels H, Wyndaele JJ, Tjalma WAA, De Wachter S, Wyndaele M, Vermandel A. Knowledge of the pelvic floor in nulliparous women. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:1524-33. [PMID: 27313364 PMCID: PMC4905903 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.1524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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[Purpose] Proper pelvic floor function is important to avoid serious dysfunctions including incontinence, prolapse, and sexual problems. The current study evaluated the knowledge of young nulliparous women about their pelvic floor and identified what additional information they wanted. [Subjects and Methods] In this cross-sectional survey, a validated, 36 item questionnaire was distributed to 212 nulliparous women. The questionnaire addressed demography, pelvic floor muscles, pelvic floor dysfunction, and possible information sources. Descriptive statistics were generated for all variables. Stability and validity testing were performed using Kappa statistics and intra class correlation coefficients to define agreement for each question. The study was approved by the ethics Committee (B300201318334). [Results] Using a VAS scale (0 to 10), the women rated their knowledge about the pelvic floor as a mean of 2.4 (SD 2.01). A total of 93% of the women were insufficiently informed and requested more information; 25% had concerns about developing urinary incontinence, and 14% about fecal incontinence. Many of the women were unaware what pelvic floor training meant. [Conclusion] There was a significant lack of knowledge about pelvic floor function among nulliparous women. The majority of nulliparous women expressed a need for education, which might offer a way to reduce dysfunction.
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- Hedwig Neels
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy,
University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic, Unit of Gynecologic
Oncology, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antwerp University
Hospital, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
- Department of Urology, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
- Department of Urology, University of Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy,
University of Antwerp, Belgium
- Department of Urology, Antwerp University Hospital,
Belgium
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Self-reported Prevalence of and Knowledge About Urinary Incontinence Among Community-Dwelling Israeli Women of Child-Bearing Age. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2015; 42:401-6. [DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kim GS, Kim EG, Shin KY, Choo HJ, Kim MJ. Combined pelvic muscle exercise and yoga program for urinary incontinence in middle-aged women. Jpn J Nurs Sci 2015; 12:330-9. [DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2014] [Accepted: 11/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Gwang Suk Kim
- Nursing Policy Research Institute, College of Nursing; Yonsei University; Seoul Jeollabuk-do Rep of Korea
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- Department of Nursing; Kunsan National University; Gunsan Jeollabuk-do Rep of Korea
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- Hong-ik Yoga Association; Seoul Jeollabuk-do Rep of Korea
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- Department of Urology; Ewha Woman's University, Mokdong Hospital; Seoul Jeollabuk-do Rep of Korea
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- College of Nursing; University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago Illinois USA
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Fan HL, Chan SSC, Law TSM, Cheung RYK, Chung TKH. Pelvic floor muscle training improves quality of life of women with urinary incontinence: a prospective study. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2013; 53:298-304. [DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2012] [Accepted: 02/10/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Hiu Lan Fan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Prince of Wales Hospital; Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Prince of Wales Hospital; Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Prince of Wales Hospital; Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Prince of Wales Hospital; Hong Kong
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Faculty of Medicine; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Prince of Wales Hospital; Hong Kong
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Pelvic floor muscle training using an extracorporeal biofeedback device for female stress urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J 2012; 24:831-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-012-1943-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2012] [Accepted: 09/02/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Incontinence Features, Risk Factors, and Quality of Life in Turkish Women Presenting at the Hospital for Urinary Incontinence. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2012; 39:84-9. [DOI: 10.1097/won.0b013e31823efd47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sanders S, Bern-Klug M, Specht J, Mobily PR, Bossen A. Expanding the role of long-term care social workers: assessment and intervention related to urinary incontinence. JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK 2012; 55:262-281. [PMID: 22486401 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2011.638702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common and stigmatizing problem faced by long-term care (LTC) residents. It is typically addressed by medical professionals, with social work rarely involved. The purpose of this article is to illustrate how social workers can address the psychosocial implications of UI while working with residents and their family members as part of an interdisciplinary team. Using a case example and the NASW objectives for LTC, recommendations on how the role of the LTC social workers can be expanded to better address both the needs of residents, families, and the larger LTC system are provided.
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- Sara Sanders
- School of Social Work, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
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Santacreu M, Fernández-Ballesteros R. Evaluation of a behavioral treatment for female urinary incontinence. Clin Interv Aging 2011; 6:133-9. [PMID: 21753868 PMCID: PMC3131983 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s17945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Urinary incontinence is a medical, psychological, social, economic, and hygienic problem. Although it is difficult to state its prevalence, all authors agree that it is related to age and gender. This study aimed to carry out a urinary incontinence behavioral treatment in order to reduce urine leakages in 14 participants recruited from a senior center. The program consists of daily training of the pelvic floor muscles with a weekly control by a supervisor during a 2-month period and follow-up of results 2 months after the last control session. Urinary incontinence episodes were reduced by 75.67% after program completion. It appears that pelvic floor muscles training, carried out under controlled and constant supervision, significantly reduces urinary leakage. Moreover, maintaining this improvement after treatment depends on the continuation of the exercises as well as on the urinary leakage frequency baseline and the urinary leakage frequency during the last treatment session.
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- Marta Santacreu
- Biological and Health Psychology, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain.
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Klovning A, Avery K, Sandvik H, Hunskaar S. Comparison of two questionnaires for assessing the severity of urinary incontinence: The ICIQ-UI SF versus the incontinence severity index. Neurourol Urodyn 2009; 28:411-5. [PMID: 19214996 DOI: 10.1002/nau.20674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 227] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AIMS To compare the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) with the Incontinence Severity Index (ISI), and to propose intervals for four severity levels of ICIQ-UI SF. METHODS Cross-sectional, Internet-based study of 1,812 women responding to a general health questionnaire. Four severity levels for the ICIQ-UI SF scores were constructed by iteratively adjusting the ranges for these levels until maximum Kappa scores were obtained when cross-tabulated with the ISI in a random sample of half of the women with urinary incontinence. Using these intervals, weighted Kappa was calculated for the remaining women as a validation process. RESULTS Three hundred forty-three women had urinary incontinence, and completed the ISI and the ICIQ-UI SF. A high correlation between the ISI and ICIQ-UI SF scores with versus without the QoL item was found (Spearman's rho = 0.62, P < 0.01 vs. rho = 0.71, P < 0.01, respectively). Maximum Kappa with quadratic weighting was obtained for the following scale for the ICIQ-UI SF: slight (1-5), moderate (6-12), severe (13-18) and very severe (19-21) (Kappa = 0.61), and without the QoL item: slight (1-3), moderate (4-5), severe (6-9) and very severe (10-11) (Kappa = 0.71) in the development sample. Correspondingly, for the validating sample, maximum Kappa with quadratic weighting was 0.61 and 0.74. CONCLUSIONS A high correlation between the ICIQ-UI SF and the ISI was found. The ICIQ-UI SF may be divided into the following four severity categories: slight (1-5), moderate (6-12), severe (13-18) and very severe (19-21). Neurourol. Urodynam. 28:411-415, 2009. (c) 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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- Atle Klovning
- Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, Section for General Practice, University of Bergen, Kalfarveien, 31, N-5018, Bergen, Norway.
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Geoffrion R, Robert M, Ross S, van Heerden D, Neustaedter G, Tang S, Milne J. Evaluating patient learning after an educational program for women with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J 2009; 20:1243-52. [DOI: 10.1007/s00192-009-0919-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2009] [Accepted: 05/17/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Bradway C, Coyne KS, Irwin D, Kopp Z. Lower urinary tract symptoms in women—A common but neglected problem. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 20:311-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2008.00329.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Woods NF. Women's health: the view as we near 2010. Int J Nurs Stud 2008; 45:1563-4. [PMID: 18243208 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2007.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2007] [Accepted: 10/23/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Norman I, Griffiths P. ‘… And midwifery’: Time for a parting of the ways or a closer union with nursing? Int J Nurs Stud 2007; 44:521-2. [PMID: 17445530 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2007.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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