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Leung WKC, Cheung J, Wong VCC, Tse KKL, Lee RWY, Lam SC, Suen LKP. Patterns of sedentary behavior among older women with urinary incontinence and urinary symptoms: a scoping review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1201. [PMID: 38689284 PMCID: PMC11059602 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18703-7] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Independent of physical activity, sedentary behavior has emerged as a significant risk factor for health. Particularly, older adults spent as high as 13 h daily on sedentary activities, which account for 98% of their awake times. Although there is growing evidence revealing the potential association between sedentary behavior and urinary incontinence (UI) across populations of different ages, the relationship between sedentary behavior and urinary symptoms in older women, who are twice as likely to have UI than older men, has not been reviewed. This scoping review aimed to synthesize available evidence of the relationship between sedentary behavior and urinary symptoms in noninstitutionalized older women. METHODS Six electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, Ovid Nursing Database, EMBASE, and MEDLINE) were searched from their inception to April 2023. Observational and experimental studies that measured sedentary behavior using objective and/or self-reported methods in older women aged 60 + years having any type of UI, with English full texts available, were included. Relevant data, including sedentary patterns (types, definitions, measurements, and daily patterns) and UI types were tabulated. A narrative synthesis of the findings was also conducted. RESULTS A total of seven studies (n = 1,822) were included for review and reporting. Objective measurement showed that older women with UI were engaged in > 8 h sedentary activities daily (493.3-509.4 min/day), which accounted for 73% of their awake times. The duration of self-reported sedentary behavior was lower than the time measured objectively, and the average weekday sitting time was 300-380 min/day. With or without adjustment for confounding factors (e.g., age and number of vaginal deliveries), the daily proportion of sedentary time and average duration of sedentary bouts were positively associated with the prevalence of urgency UI. Notably, sedentary patients with UI were more likely to have lower urinary tract symptoms, including bothersome incontinence, to use incontinence products, and to have nocturia episodes, than their age-matched counterparts who were less sedentary. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest a potential relationship between sedentary behavior and UI in older women, but the causality of the relationship remains unclear. To further inform the clinical role of sedentary behavior in the context of UI, a greater number of rigorous studies with a prospective study design is urgently needed.
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- Wilson Kin Chung Leung
- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Tung Wah College, 17/F, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Tung Wah College, 17/F, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Arts and Humanities, Tung Wah College, 17/F, Cheung Kung Hai Memorial Building, 90A Shantung Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, 16/F, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Li Q, Huang Y, Wang Q, Xue K, Zhou F. The prevalence and risk factors of different degrees of stress urinary incontinence in Chinese women: A community-based cross-sectional study. Nurs Open 2023. [PMID: 37052184 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate the prevalence of SUI and explore the factors that could influence the severity of SUI in adult females. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS A total of 1178 subjects were assessed using a risk-factor questionnaires and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and then divided into no SUI group, mild SUI group and moderate-to-severe SUI group according to the ICIQ-SF score. Univariate analysis between adjacent groups and ordered logistic regression models in three groups were then performed to analysis the possible associated factor with the progressive of SUI. RESULTS The prevalence of SUI among adult women was 22.2% of them; 16.2% and 6% had mild SUI and moderate-to-severe SUI, respectively. Moreover, logistic analysis revealed that age, BMI, smoking, position preference for urination, urinary tract infections, urinary leaks during pregnancy, gynaecological inflammation and poor sleep quality were independent risk for the severity of SUI. CONCLUSION SUI symptoms were mostly mild among Chinese females, specific risk factors such as unhealthy living habits and urination behaviours increased the risk of SUI and the aggravation of symptoms. Therefore, targeted interventions should be formulated for women to delay disease progression.
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- Qianqian Li
- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Obstetrics Department, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Group Suqian Hospital, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu College of Nursing, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Shaw JM, Wolpern A, Wu J, Nygaard IE, Egger MJ. Postpartum sedentary behaviour and pelvic floor support: A prospective cohort study. J Sports Sci 2023; 41:141-150. [PMID: 37055921 PMCID: PMC10191970 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2202063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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We evaluated the association between sedentary time and pelvic floor support in primiparas delivered vaginally. The 532 participants (29.2 ± 4.9 years) wore wrist accelerometers 6 months postpartum to assess sedentary time, light physical activity (LPA) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). We assessed pelvic floor support 1 year postpartum, considered worse if vaginal walls or apex prolapsed to or beyond the hymen. We used multivariable isotemporal substitution analyses to determine the prevalence of worse support when replacing sedentary time with equal time spent in either LPA or MVPA. In 1 year, 9.4% demonstrated worse pelvic floor support. Decreasing sedentary time by 30 min/day with a concomitant increase in MVPA, controlling for LPA, was associated with increased prevalence of worse support (PR 1.43 (95% CI 1.15, 1.77), P < 0.01). Decreasing the sedentary time by 30 min/day with a concomitant increase in LPA, controlling for MVPA, was not significant (PR 0.89 (95% CI 0.80, 0.99), P = 0.04, > pre-set alpha of 0.02). Increasing MVPA while decreasing LPA, controlling for sedentary time, also increased the prevalence of worse support (PR 1.66 (95% CI 1.28, 2.16), P < 0.001). In conclusion, decreasing sedentary time increased the prevalence of worse pelvic floor support when replaced by MVPA, but not LPA.
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- Janet M Shaw
- Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Utah College of Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Utah College of Health, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Biostatistics Support Unit, Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Family & Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Do levels of self-efficacy affect urinary incontinence, falls, quality of life, sleep, and physical activity in elderly people with urinary incontinence? Ir J Med Sci 2022; 192:935-944. [PMID: 35711012 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-03053-3] [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: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Our study aims to determine whether different self-efficacy (SE) levels affect urinary incontinence symptoms, falls, quality of life, sleep, and physical activity in elderly individuals with incontinence. Our secondary aim is to examine the relationship between SE levels and urinary incontinence severity, quality of life, sleep status, fear of falling, and physical activity level. METHODS One hundred twenty elderly individuals (median age: 71 years) with urinary incontinence participated in the cross-sectional study. Participants were divided into 3 groups as levels of low, moderate, and high according to their Geriatric SE Index for Urinary Incontinence (GSE-UI). Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7), Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Fall Efficacy Scale (FES), Rapid Assessment Physical Activity (RAPA), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF) assessments associated with incontinence were performed. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Spearman's correlation. RESULTS A significant difference was found in UDI-6, IIQ-7, I-QOL, and FES belonging to three groups according to GSE-UI levels (p ˂0.01, p ˂0.01, p ˂0.01). It was determined that the group with low GSE-UI level had the highest incontinence symptoms, fear of falling, and the lowest quality of life statistically significant. A negative moderate significant correlation was found between GSE-UI scores and UDI-6 (r: - .67, p ˂0.01), IIQ-7 (r: - .67, p ˂0.01), and FES (r: - .46, p ˂0.01). CONCLUSION In elderly individuals with urinary incontinence, the level of SE may affect incontinence symptoms, severity, fear of falling, and quality of life and may be an important factor for incontinence. An increased level of SE may lead to positive effects on the user interface. Further studies in this field are needed.
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Urinary Incontinence and Its Association with Physical and Psycho-Cognitive Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study in Older People Living in Nursing Homes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19031500. [PMID: 35162524 PMCID: PMC8835480 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common geriatric syndrome affecting bladder health and is especially prevalent in nursing homes (NHs). The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of UI and its associated factors in five Spanish NHs. UI (measured with Minimum Data Set 3.0), sociodemographic, and health-related variables were collected. Chi-square (or Fisher's) or Student's t-test (or Mann Whitney U) for bivariate analysis were used, with Prevalence Ratio (PR) as an association measure. The prevalence of UI was 66.1% (CI:95%, 53.6-77.2) in incontinent (n = 45, mean age 84.04, SD = 7.7) and continent (n = 23, mean age 83.00, SD = 7.7) groups. UI was significantly associated with frailty (PR = 1.84; 95%CI 0.96-3.53), faecal incontinence (PR = 1.65; 95%CI 1.02-2.65), anxiety (PR = 1.64; 95%CI 1.01-2.66), physical performance (PR = 1.77; 95%CI 1.00-3.11), and cognitive state (PR = 1.95; 95%CI 1.05-3.60). Statistically significant differences were found between incontinent and continent NH residents for limitations in activities of daily living (ADL), mobility, quality of life, sedentary behaviour, and handgrip strength. It can be concluded that two out of three of the residents experienced UI, and significant associated factors were mainly physical (sedentary behaviour, frailty, physical performance, ADL limitations, mobility, faecal incontinence, and handgrip strength) followed by psycho-cognitive factors (cognition, anxiety, and quality of life).
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A Review of Aging and the Lower Urinary Tract: The Future of Urology. Int Neurourol J 2022; 25:273-284. [PMID: 34991304 PMCID: PMC8748297 DOI: 10.5213/inj.2142042.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common among elderly people, with significant effects on individuals, caregivers, and the wider health care system. As the elderly population with multiple comorbidities is increasing, the burden of LUTS will increase. This review describes the demographic trends in the aging society, changes in lower urinary tract function with aging, and deterioration of physical and cognitive function in aging, as well as what has been done regarding geriatric urology and what urologists should do to meet the health care needs of the aging population. Frailty and dementia are unmissable factors in the evaluation of elderly patients. Numerous reports have described associations between LUTS and frailty and between LUTS and dementia. Urologists must be aware of the multiplex physical, cognitive, and social characteristics of elderly people. Maintaining a geriatric viewpoint in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of elderly individuals with LUTS will fulfill the unmet needs of elderly people. It is also essential to discuss the treatment and management goals of LUTS with patients and caregivers. Active case identification, appropriate evaluations of LUTS and comorbidities, and a multidisciplinary approach with other health-care professionals are recommended for better treatment and management.
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Short-Term Effect of Fesoterodine on Physical Function Relevant to Fall Risk in Older Women With Overactive Bladder. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2021; 27:759-765. [PMID: 34807883 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001046] [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 The aim of this study was to measure the effect of treatment with fesoterodine on physical function relevant to fall risk in older women with overactive bladder. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective cohort study of women aged 65 years or older with overactive bladder. Urinary symptoms and physical function were measured at baseline and 8 weeks after treatment with fesoterodine. Physical activity and sedentary behavior were measured subjectively using questionnaires and objectively using an accelerometer. Physical function was measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery test. RESULTS We enrolled 75 women with a median age of 76 years. At baseline, bothersome urgency urinary incontinence and nocturia were reported by 55% and 81%, respectively. At baseline, participants were highly sedentary with a median of 2,118 steps daily. After treatment, urinary symptom severity and health-related quality of life subscale scores of the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire improved significantly (-22.3±24 and 17.5±19.7, respectively; P < 0.0001). The proportion of participants who self-reported a moderate-to-high level of physical activity increased from 27% to 35% after treatment (P = 0.86). However, daily steps decreased significantly (-420.2±949, P < 0.001), whereas daily sedentary time increased by 36.6±88 minutes (P < 0.001). There was no significant change in the Short Physical Performance Battery score (-0.3±2.3, P = 0.6). CONCLUSIONS In older women with overactive bladder, short-term treatment with fesoterodine decreased objectively measured physical activity with no significant change in physical function. Treatment with anticholinergics may need to be supplemented with other therapies to address fall risk in older women with overactive bladder.
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Guedes TSR, Guedes MBOG, de Oliveira HKM, Soares RL, da Cunha VL, Lopes JM, de Oliveira NPD, Jerez-Roig J, de Souza DLB. Urinary Incontinence in Physically Active Older Women of Northeast Brazil. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:5878. [PMID: 34070810 PMCID: PMC8198331 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Low- and moderate-impact physical activity (PA) is associated with the prevention of urinary incontinence (UI). The objective of the cross-sectional study presented herein is to analyze the factors associated with UI in physically older active women who participate in senior community groups. The variable UI was measured by the International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF). Socioeconomic variables were also collected, along with data on life habits and clinical history. The multivariate analysis employed Poisson's Regression with robust variance for factors associated with UI. Of the 106 participants evaluated, 54.7% presented UI, of which stress incontinence was more frequent, with 40.6%. UI presented a statistically significant association with dizziness/loss of balance during Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (prevalence ratio-PR 1.48; 95% CI 1.06-2.07) and nocturia (PR 1.63; 95% CI 1.05-2.55). Despite PA being a protection factor, UI presented an elevated prevalence in the older population, and therefore, other biological, social, and cultural aspects could also contribute to the occurrence of UI in this age group. Moreover, physically active older women with UI presented nocturia and dizziness/loss of balance during ADL, regardless of education levels and the number of births. These findings can help improve multi-professional programs aimed at promoting, preventing, and managing UI in the public.
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- Thais Sousa Rodrigues Guedes
- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Center of Health Sciences, Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59078-970, Brazil;
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- Faculty Mauricio de Nassau, Av. Engenheiro Roberto Freire, Natal 59078-600, Brazil; (H.K.M.d.O.); (R.L.S.)
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- Graduate Program in Neuroengineering, Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience, Santos Dumont Institute, Macaiba 59280-000, Brazil;
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- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), Paulo Afonso 48605-560, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Collective Health, Department of Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59078-970, Brazil;
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- Research Group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Science and Welfare, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain;
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- Research Group on Methodology, Methods, Models and Outcomes of Health and Social Sciences (M3O), Faculty of Health Science and Welfare, Centre for Health and Social Care Research (CESS), University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain;
- Graduate Program in Health Science, Department of Public Health, Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59078-970, Brazil
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Hassani D, Arya L, Andy U. Continence: Bowel and Bladder and Physical Function Decline in Women. CURRENT GERIATRICS REPORTS 2020; 9:64-71. [PMID: 32440467 DOI: 10.1007/s13670-020-00313-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Purpose of review The purpose of this article is to review the various forms of incontinence, highlight their impact on older women, and to explore current literature regarding the link between physical activity, physical function, and incontinence. Recent findings Both urinary and fecal incontinence become more prevalent with age, and are associated with significant morbidity. In parallel, there is a well-established decline in physical function that occurs with age. Furthermore, incontinence has a bidirectional relationship with physical function decline. Given the known link between increasing physical activity and preserved physical function, there is an emerging body of literature seeking to determine whether increases in physical activity may also improve incontinence outcomes. We review some recent data on this topic. Summary Continence and physical function are two closely linked entities. Further research is needed to determine whether interventions that increase physical activity might result in improved continence outcomes.
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- Daisy Hassani
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Steenstrup B, Le Rumeur E, Moreau S, Cornu JN. [Sedentary lifestyle and urinary incontinence in women: A literature review]. Prog Urol 2018; 28:973-979. [PMID: 30098903 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 07/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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AIM The sedentary lifestyle is defined by a lack of regular mobilizing activities in the activities of daily life. The purpose of this work was to gather data related to the potential link between urinary incontinence and sedentary lifestyle in women. METHOD A literature review (Pubmed/MEDLINE databases) based on keywords: women; urinary incontinence; sedentary; sedentary behavior; sedentary lifestyle; physical activity; exercise; sport, over the period 2008-2018 was carried out. RESULTS Five cross-sectional observational studies were analyzed. Overall, the data supported a link between sedentary behavior and urinary incontinence in women. Several potential confounding factors (age, body mass index, comorbidities, lower socio-familial support) have been identified in the literature. Pathophysiological mechanisms remain poorly established, potentially including metabolic factors, postural factors and muscle dysfunctions. Few articles respected the strict definition of sedentary lifestyle, and no prospective study investigating the causal link between meddle or long-term sedentary was highlighted. CONCLUSION The limited data available in the literature suggests that sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for female urinary incontinence. Many confounding factors have been identified, justifying further studies evaluating more specifically the causal link between sedentary lifestyle and urinary incontinence in women.
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- B Steenstrup
- Service d'urologie, CHU Charles Nicolle, 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen, France.
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- Cabinet de rééducation, 2, rue Lyautey, 75016 Paris, France
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- Cabinet de rééducation, 71, boulevard de Sébastopol, 75002 Paris, France
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- Service d'urologie, CHU Charles Nicolle, 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen, France
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Booth L, Skelton DA, Hagen S, Booth J. Age and gender stratified normative values for the International Prostate Symptom Score for adults aged 60 years and over. Neurourol Urodyn 2018; 37:2732-2739. [PMID: 29926963 DOI: 10.1002/nau.23735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AIMS To identify age and gender stratified normative values for the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) for older community-living adults. METHODS Secondary analysis of data from a large cohort study produced norms presented as means, standard deviations, medians, ranges, and percentile scores. Non-parametric analyses were conducted to investigate the effect that demographic variables, smoking status and comorbidity had on the severity of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) as measured by the IPSS. RESULTS Data from a total of 1103 survey respondents of community-living men and women aged between 60 and 99 years in the UK were analyzed. Normal ranges for the IPSS (as indicated by the median and 25th to 75th percentiles) were within the mild and low moderate LUTS categories of the IPSS, irrespective of age or gender. Age, gender, co-habitant status, and comorbidity had an effect on LUTS severity with comorbidity being the best predictor of IPSS scores. CONCLUSION This study has provided IPSS normative values for an older UK adult population aged 60-99 years. These normative values can be used by researchers and practitioners for peer comparison making the individual's IPSS score more meaningful. Presenting the normative values suggests that some mild symptoms may be described as "normal." It may also help to combat the perception that poor bladder health is an inevitable part of aging, as all norms in the current study fell into either mild or low moderate symptom categories.
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- Lorna Booth
- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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