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Ouchi M, Kitta T, Chiba H, Higuchi M, Abe-Takahashi Y, Togo M, Kusakabe N, Murai S, Kikuchi H, Matsumoto R, Osawa T, Abe T, Shinohara N. Physiotherapy for continence and muscle function in prostatectomy: a randomised controlled trial. BJU Int 2024. [PMID: 38658057 DOI: 10.1111/bju.16369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of pre- and postoperative supervised pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on the recovery of continence and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function after robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP). PATIENTS AND METHODS We carried out a single-blind randomised controlled trial involving 54 male patients scheduled to undergo RARP. The intervention group started supervised PFMT 2 months before RARP and continued for 12 months after surgery with a physiotherapist. The control group was given verbal instructions, a brochure about PFMT, and lifestyle advice. The primary outcome was 24-h pad weight (g) at 3 months after RARP. The secondary outcomes were continence status (assessed by pad use), PFM function, and the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) score. RESULTS Patients who participated in supervised PFMT showed significantly improved postoperative urinary incontinence (UI) compared with the control group (5.0 [0.0-908.0] g vs 21.0 [0.0-750.0] g; effect size: 0.34, P = 0.022) at 3 months after RARP based on 24-h pad weight. A significant improvement was seen in the intervention compared with the control group (65.2% continence [no pad use] vs 31.6% continence, respectively) at 12 months after surgery (effect size: 0.34, P = 0.030). Peak pressure during a maximum voluntary contraction was higher in the intervention group immediately after catheter removal and at 6 months, and a longer duration of sustained contraction was found in the intervention group compared with the control group. We were unable to demonstrate a difference between groups in EPIC scores. CONCLUSION Supervised PFMT can improve postoperative UI and PFM function after RARP. Further studies are needed to confirm whether intra-anal pressure reflects PFM function and affects continence status in UI in men who have undergone RARP.
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- Mifuka Ouchi
- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Urologic Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Leao Ribeiro I, Lorca LA, Peviani Messa S, Berríos Contreras L, Valdivia Valdés FJ, Roteli Oyarzún VD, Rojas Soto CA. [Effectiveness of early pelvic muscle training on pelvic floor strength, urinary incontinence symptoms, sexual function, and quality of life in post-radical prostatectomy patients: Systematic review of randomized clinical trials]. Rehabilitacion (Madr) 2024; 58:100828. [PMID: 38141425 DOI: 10.1016/j.rh.2023.100828] [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: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of early pelvic muscle training in reducing urinary incontinence symptoms, improving quality of life, sexual function, and increasing pelvic floor strength in post-radical prostatectomy patients. A search was carried out in 8 databases until October 26, 2022, the methodological quality and the risk of bias of 14 included studies (n=1236) were evaluated, moreover, the evidence and the meta-analysis were calculated. The intervention significantly reduced urinary incontinence symptoms compared to a control group (SMD=-2.80, 95% CI=-5.21 to -0.39, P=.02), with significant heterogeneity (I2=83%; P=<.0001) and moderate evidence. In addition, it presented moderate evidence to improve quality of life, and very low evidence to improve sexual function and pelvic floor strength. These results should be viewed with caution due to the significant heterogeneity of the studies analysed.
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- I Leao Ribeiro
- Departmento de Kinesiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile.
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- Hospital del Salvador, Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Oriente, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Departmento de Kinesiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile
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- Departmento de Kinesiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile
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- Departmento de Kinesiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca, Chile
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Azevedo C, Ferreira da Mata LR, Cristina de Resende Izidoro L, de Castro Moura C, Bacelar Assis Araújo B, Pereira MG, Machado Chianca TC. Effectiveness of auricular acupuncture and pelvic floor muscle training in the management of urinary incontinence following surgical treatment for prostate cancer: A randomized clinical trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2024; 68:102490. [PMID: 38113770 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102490] [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: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture combined with pelvic floor muscle training to manage urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy. METHODS This is a randomized clinical trial that was conducted between April 2019 and April 2020 with 60 participants allocated into two groups, namely: control (pelvic muscle training) and intervention (auricular acupuncture + pelvic muscle training). Interventions were carried out during eight weekly sessions. Generalized estimating equations and proportion difference tests were applied in the statistical analysis with a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS Urinary incontinence severity decreased between pre-test and post-test in both groups. There was a statistically significant difference of the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life between the groups at post-test in the domain "severity measures" (p = 0.013), and only in the intervention group between pre-test and post-test in the domains "emotions" (p < 0.001) and "sleep and mood" (p = 0.008). The intervention group was 20.8% (p = 0.007) and 25.3% (p = 0.002) less likely to present nocturia and urinary urgency, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Auricular acupuncture combined with pelvic floor muscle training was more effective, compared to pelvic floor muscle training alone, in reducing the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life and reducing the odds of nocturia and urinary urgency.
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- Cissa Azevedo
- Federal University of São João del Rei, Campus Centro-Oeste Dona Lindu, Sebastião Gonçalves Coelho Street, 400, Chanadour, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, 35501-296, Brazil.
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- Nursing School and Postgraduate Program in Nursing of Federal University of Minas Gerais, 190 Prof. Alfredo Balena St., Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130-100, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine and Nursing, Federal University of Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Nursing School and Postgraduate Program in Nursing of Federal University of Minas Gerais, 190 Prof. Alfredo Balena St., Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130-100, Brazil
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- Clinical Psychology. University of Minho, School of Psychology. Braga, Portugal
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- Nursing School and Postgraduate Program in Nursing of Federal University of Minas Gerais, 190 Prof. Alfredo Balena St., Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30130-100, Brazil
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Sanchez-Salas R, Tourinho-Barbosa R, Sivaraman A, Borges RC, Candela L, Cathala N, Mombet A, Marra G, Sanchez LR, Boumezrag CB, Lanz C, Macek P, Korkes F, Cathelineau X. Assessing the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training and duloxetine on urinary continence recovery following radical prostatectomy: A randomized clinical trial. Prostate 2024; 84:158-165. [PMID: 37904330 DOI: 10.1002/pros.24634] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) can negatively impact quality of life (QoL) after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and duloxetine are used to manage post-RARP UI, but their efficacy remains uncertain. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of PFMT and duloxetine in promoting urinary continence recovery (UCR) after RARP. METHODS A randomized controlled trial involving patients with urine leakage after RARP from May 2015 to February 2018. Patients were randomized into 1 of 4 arms: (1) PFMT-biofeedback, (2) duloxetine, (3) combined PFMT-biofeedback and duloxetine, (4) control arm. PFMT consisted of pelvic muscle exercises conducted with electromyographic feedback weekly, for 3 months. Oral duloxetine was administered at bedtime for 3 months. The primary outcome was prevalence of continence at 6 months, defined as using ≤1 security pad. Urinary symptoms and QoL were assessed by using a visual analogue scale, and validated questionnaires. RESULTS From the 240 patients included in the trial, 89% of patients completed 1 year of follow-up. Treatment compliance was observed in 88% (92/105) of patients receiving duloxetine, and in 97% (104/107) of patients scheduled to PFMT-biofeedback sessions. In the control group 96% of patients had achieved continence at 6 months, compared with 90% (p = 0.3) in the PMFT-biofeedback, 73% (p = 0.008) in the duloxetine, and 69% (p = 0.003) in the combined treatment arm. At 6 months, QoL was classified as uncomfortable or worse in 17% of patients in the control group, compared with 44% (p = 0.01), 45% (p = 0.008), and 34% (p = 0.07), respectively. Complete preservation of neurovascular bundles (NVB) (OR: 2.95; p = 0.048) was the only perioperative intervention found to improve early UCR. CONCLUSIONS PFMT-biofeedback and duloxetine demonstrated limited impact in improving UCR after RP. Diligent NVB preservation, along with preoperative patient and disease characteristics, are the primary determinants for early UCR.
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- Rafael Sanchez-Salas
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
- Department of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (ABC Medical School), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
- Department of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (ABC Medical School), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Research, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (ABC Medical School), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Urology, Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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Rodrigues-de-Souza DP, Casas-Castro A, Carmona-Pérez MC, García-Luque L, Alcaraz-Clariana S, Garrido-Castro JL, Alburquerque-Sendín F. Between-sexes differences in lumbopelvic muscle mechanical properties of non-climacteric adults: a cross-sectional design. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21612. [PMID: 38062151 PMCID: PMC10703780 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48984-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The lumbopelvic muscle mechanical properties (MMPs) are clinically relevant, but their dependence on sex remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to identify if lumbopelvic MMPs depend on the sex in a young adult population. Thirty-five healthy nulliparous women and 35 healthy men were analyzed (age range: 18-50). Lumbopelvic MMPs, that is, tone, stiffness, elasticity, relaxation and creep, assessed with MyotonPRO®, and pelvic floor (PF) health questionnaires were compared between-sexes. Intra-group correlations between sociodemographic and clinical data, and MMPs were also determined. The MMPs of PF were different between healthy non-climacteric adults of both sexes, with women showing higher values of tone and stiffness and lower values of elasticity and viscoelastic properties than men (in all cases, p < 0.03). At lumbar level, tone and stiffness were higher for men at both sides (in all cases, p < 0.04), and relaxation was lower at left side (p = 0.02). The MMPs showed few correlations with sociodemographic data within women. However, within males, there were positive correlations for PF stiffness and viscoelastic parameters with age, BMI and function (0.334 < r < 0.591) and, at lumbar level, negative correlations for tone and stiffness ( - 0.385 < r < -0.590) and positive correlations for viscoelastic properties (0.564 < r < 0.719), with BMI. This indicated that between-sexes differences of lumbopelvic MMPs depend on the specific location of assessment in healthy non-obese young individuals. Women show higher tone and stiffness and lower elasticity and viscoelasticity than men, at PF level.
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- Daiana Priscila Rodrigues-de-Souza
- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004, Córdoba, Spain
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004, Córdoba, Spain
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- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004, Córdoba, Spain
- Department of Computer Science and Numerical Analysis, Rabanales Campus, University of Córdoba, 14071, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of Córdoba, 14004, Córdoba, Spain.
- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), 14004, Córdoba, Spain.
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Steenstrup B, Cartier M, Cornu JN. What more comprehensive physiotherapy techniques than pelvic floor muscles training should be investigated in the context of post-prostatectomy? A narrative review. Prog Urol 2023; 33:1092-1100. [PMID: 37798160 DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2023.09.017] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In a previous article, we have underlined the emerging level of evidence for the effectiveness of a more comprehensive functional physical therapy than solely pelvic floor muscles training (PFMT) for men after radical prostatectomy (RP). More and more authors suggest that physiotherapy programs should not focus only on the side effect of continence, but more generally on the interaction of continence disorders with all other side effects related to patient's physical and emotional functioning. RESEARCH QUESTION The aims of this narrative review are to highlight rehabilitation approaches unrelated to analytical PFMT that would seem relevant to consider in the future for post-RP men. METHOD Our narrative review sought to map the body of literature relevant to the primary objective (non-PFMT), supplementing the data from our previous review with additional recent articles that were not eligible due to not meeting the inclusion criteria for a systematic review. RESULTS After full text screening, 13 interventional studies have been selected. Intervention strategies were based on five major type of exercises: flexibility, synergism & co-activation, coordination & movement control, strength & endurance, aerobic & games therapy. Most of the studies of this narrative review focused on synergies, co-activations and movement control techniques that emphasized the deep abdominal muscles and PFMs reflexive activation. The wide variety of countries represented in the 13 studies with consistent results point to the potential effectiveness and replicability across various socio-cultural, ethnical, or religious contexts. CONCLUSION We found 13 studies from 9 different countries that provide a more complete rehabilitation approach than PFMT alone in men post-RP. Intervention strategies were built around five main types of exercises, with the majority of them emphasizing synergies, co-activations, and movement control techniques. In light of these data, we hope that future research will enable us to offer the most relevant and patient-centered physiotherapy treatment.
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- B Steenstrup
- Rouen University Hospital, Department of Urology, Rouen, France; La Musse Physiotherapy Training Institute, Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, France.
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- La Musse Physiotherapy Training Institute, Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, France
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- Rouen University Hospital, Department of Urology, Rouen, France
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Davuluri M, DeMeo G, Penukonda S, Zahid B, Hu JC. Guiding Clinical Decision Making for Surgical Incontinence Treatment After Prostatectomy: A Review of the Literature. Curr Urol Rep 2023; 24:527-532. [PMID: 37768551 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-023-01181-6] [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] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Stress urinary incontinence after prostatectomy is a common and debilitating side effect. Immediate post-prostatectomy management emphasizes pelvic floor muscle exercises. Per American Urologic Association guidelines, if incontinence persists for more than 12 months postoperatively, surgical interventions are the mainstay of treatment. Treatment decisions depend on a multitude of factors. The goal of this paper is to review recent literature updates regarding the diagnosis of male SUI to better guide surgical treatment decision-making. RECENT FINDINGS Patient history is a critical component in guiding surgical decision making with severity and bother being primary factors driving treatment decisions. Recent studies indicate that a history of pelvic radiation continues to impact the overall duration and complication rate associated with artificial urinary sphincters (AUS). Cystoscopy should be done on every patient preparing to undergo surgical SUI treatment. Urodynamics and standing cough stress tests are additional diagnostic testing options; these tests may augment the diagnosis of SUI and better delineate which patients may benefit from a male sling versus AUS. Treatment of SUI after prostatectomy can improve health-related quality of life. A patient history focused on severity and degree of bother in addition to the use of ancillary office testing can help guide surgical treatment decisions to optimize patient continence goals.
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- Meenakshi Davuluri
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University, New York, NY, USA
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- City University of New York, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian, New York, NY, USA
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Broom R. Pathway for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence: impact on patient confidence and satisfaction. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2023; 32:S17-S23. [PMID: 37861468 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.sup19.s17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Between 8 and 87% of prostatectomies result in urinary incontinence, with around half of patients using incontinence pads daily at 6 months. Specialist urology continence nurses at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals (NNUH) NHS Foundation Trust created a pre- and post-surgical care pathway formalising support for these patients, which involves the provision of TENA Men (Essity) male incontinence pads. AIMS This audit aimed to assess patient satisfaction with this pathway and TENA Men pads. METHODS Patients who underwent a radical prostatectomy at NNUH between 27 April and 9 November 2021 and who required continence pads were invited to fill out an online anonymous mixed-method (mainly qualitative) survey. RESULTS Of 28 respondents, 71% reported incontinence after their surgical catheter was removed. Most (89%) were satisfied with the preoperative advice. Of 19 respondents to questions on confidence and satisfaction, 16 were confident that the pads they had been prescribed were helping them to manage urinary leakage, and 16 were confident or very confident that they could manage their incontinence themselves. Generally, respondents were confident that their overall and mental health had improved, and most were confident or very confident that they had less anxiety. However, less than a quarter of respondents were 'very confident' about going out, meeting people or exercising. All but one respondent found TENA Men pads easy to fit, and the most used words in the free-text explanations of what they most liked, included 'easy', 'discreet', 'comfortable' and 'unobtrusive'. CONCLUSION The clinical pathway helped give patients undergoing radical prostatectomy confidence in their ability to manage post-surgery incontinence themselves and could be of value in other hospitals. Easy access to incontinence pads designed for the male anatomy has an important part in this.
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- Ruth Broom
- Formerly Continence Nurse Specialist, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Mendes Wefelnberg M, Reimer N, Baumann FT. [Exercise therapy in prehabilitation : Current findings in urology]. UROLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 62:1011-1016. [PMID: 37606656 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-023-02171-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prehabilitation refers to interventions that take place before starting medical treatment. Prehabilitation exercise therapy aims to increase functional physical capacities to improve recovery and reduce side effects. OBJECTIVES To present the evidence and potential of prehabilitation exercise therapy in urological oncology. METHODS Compilation and explanation of study results. RESULTS Studies are limited and primarily focused on prostate and bladder cancer. Current data show positive effects on physical functioning and cardiorespiratory capacity. The majority of prehabilitation studies in prostate cancer focus on specific goals of physical functioning, particularly maintenance and recovery of urinary continence with inconsistent results. CONCLUSIONS There is preliminary evidence to improve cardiorespiratory fitness and overall physical functioning in urinary bladder and prostate cancer. Further in-depth research is needed to map the potential spectrum of prehabilitation exercise therapy in uro-oncology.
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- Michael Mendes Wefelnberg
- Centrum für Integrierte Onkologie (CIO), Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland.
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- Centrum für Integrierte Onkologie (CIO), Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland
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- Centrum für Integrierte Onkologie (CIO), Uniklinik Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland
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Benedetto G, Simone B, Gaia L, Mirko J, Ottavia B, Marco T. The added value of devices to pelvic floor muscle training in radical post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review with metanalysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289636. [PMID: 37768987 PMCID: PMC10538711 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the role of pelvic floor devices (e.g., biofeedback, electrical stimulation, magnetic stimulation, or their combination) as adjunctive treatments in pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after radical prostatectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review with meta-analysis. We searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective non-randomised studies investigating the effectiveness of pelvic floor devices as an adjunctive treatment for SUI symptoms assessed with weight pad-test or standardised questionnaires. To assess the risk of bias (RoB) and overall certainty of evidence, the RoB 2.0 or the ROBINS-I, and the GRADE approach were used. RESULTS Eleven RCTs met our eligibility criteria. One was at a 'low' RoB, one had 'some concerns', while nine were at a 'high' RoB. Two meta-analyses were conducted to analyse the pooled results of six RCTs included. Specifically, two RCTs reported at week 4 with a 1h pad test a mean difference of 0.64 (95% CI = [-13.09, 14.36]), and four RCTs reported at week 12 with a 24h pad test a mean difference of -47.75 (95% CI = [-104.18, 8.69]). The heterogeneity was high in both analyses (I2 = 80.0%; I2 = 80.6%). The overall level of certainty was very low. CONCLUSIONS In line with our results, we cannot conclude whether pelvic floor devices add any value as adjunctive treatment in the management of SUI after radical prostatectomy. Future studies require more comprehensive and standardised approaches to understand whether these devices are effective.
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- Giardulli Benedetto
- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy
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Ilie G, MacDonald C, Richman H, Rendon R, Mason R, Nuyens A, Bailly G, Bell D, Patil N, Bowes D, Champion E, Wilke D, Massoeurs L, Hassan N, Rutledge RDH. Assessing the Efficacy of a 28-Day Comprehensive Online Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) in Facilitating Engagement of Prostate Cancer Patients in Their Survivorship Care: A Qualitative Study. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:8633-8652. [PMID: 37754541 PMCID: PMC10528560 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30090626] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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A 28-day Prostate Cancer-Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) developed through patient engagement was successful at promoting mental and physical health. Thirty prostate cancer patients from Halifax, Canada participated in the 28-day PC-PEP intervention in early 2019. PC-PEP encompassed daily patient education and empowerment videos, prescribed physical activities (including pelvic floor exercises), a mostly plant-based diet, stress reduction techniques, intimacy education, social connection, and support. Quantitative exit surveys and semi-structured interviews (conducted in focus groups of ten) were used to assess perceived factors that facilitated or impeded adherence to the program. The program received high praise from the patients and was deemed extremely useful by the participating men, who rated it 9 out of 10. Patients expressed that the multifaceted, online, home-based nature of the program helped them adhere to it better than they would have had to a single or less comprehensive intervention. Feedback from the participants indicated that the program, when viewed as a whole, was perceived as greater than the sum of its individual parts. Furthermore, the program addressed various issues, including emotional vulnerability and distress, physical fitness, urinary incontinence, challenges in expressing emotions, perceived lack of control over healthcare decisions, emotional fragility, and hesitancy to discuss prostate cancer-related matters in social settings. Patients highly (9.6/10) endorsed integrating the program into the standard care regimen from the very beginning of diagnosis. However, challenges such as work commitments were noted. Patients' high endorsement of PC-PEP suggests that its implementation into the standard of care from day one of diagnosis may be warranted.
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- Gabriela Ilie
- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada; (C.M.); (H.R.); (A.N.); (L.M.); (N.H.)
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada; (C.M.); (H.R.); (A.N.); (L.M.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada; (C.M.); (H.R.); (A.N.); (L.M.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada; (C.M.); (H.R.); (A.N.); (L.M.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada; (C.M.); (H.R.); (A.N.); (L.M.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada; (C.M.); (H.R.); (A.N.); (L.M.); (N.H.)
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Wennerberg C, Hellström A, Schildmeijer K, Ekstedt M. Effects of Web-Based and Mobile Self-Care Support in Addition to Standard Care in Patients After Radical Prostatectomy: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Cancer 2023; 9:e44320. [PMID: 37672332 PMCID: PMC10512115 DOI: 10.2196/44320] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prostate cancer is a common form of cancer that is often treated with radical prostatectomy, which can leave patients with urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. Self-care (pelvic floor muscle exercises and physical activity) is recommended to reduce the side effects. As more and more men are living in the aftermath of treatment, effective rehabilitation support is warranted. Digital self-care support has the potential to improve patient outcomes, but it has rarely been evaluated longitudinally in randomized controlled trials. Therefore, we developed and evaluated the effects of digital self-care support (electronic Patient Activation in Treatment at Home [ePATH]) on prostate-specific symptoms. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effects of web-based and mobile self-care support on urinary continence, sexual function, and self-care, compared with standard care, at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after radical prostatectomy. METHODS A multicenter randomized controlled trial with 2 study arms was conducted, with the longitudinal effects of additional digital self-care support (ePATH) compared with those of standard care alone. ePATH was designed based on the self-determination theory to strengthen patients' activation in self-care through nurse-assisted individualized modules. Men planned for radical prostatectomy at 3 county hospitals in southern Sweden were included offline and randomly assigned to the intervention or control group. The effects of ePATH were evaluated for 1 year after surgery using self-assessed questionnaires. Linear mixed models and ordinal regression analyses were performed. RESULTS This study included 170 men (85 in each group) from January 2018 to December 2019. The participants in the intervention and control groups did not differ in their demographic characteristics. In the intervention group, 64% (53/83) of the participants used ePATH, but the use declined over time. The linear mixed model showed no substantial differences between the groups in urinary continence (β=-5.60; P=.09; 95% CI -12.15 to -0.96) or sexual function (β=-.12; P=.97; 95% CI -7.05 to -6.81). Participants in the intervention and control groups did not differ in physical activity (odds ratio 1.16, 95% CI 0.71-1.89; P=.57) or pelvic floor muscle exercises (odds ratio 1.51, 95% CI 0.86-2.66; P=.15). CONCLUSIONS ePATH did not affect postoperative side effects or self-care but reflected how this support may work in typical clinical conditions. To complement standard rehabilitation, digital self-care support must be adapted to the context and individual preferences for use and effect. TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN18055968; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN18055968. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/11625.
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- Camilla Wennerberg
- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Region Kalmar County, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Kalmar, Sweden
- Department of Learning, Management, Informatics and Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Razdan S, Pandav K, Altschuler J, Moody K, Martin L, Patel HD, Mohamed N, Dovey Z, Tewari AK. Impact of exercise on continence in prostate cancer patients post robotic assisted radical prostatectomy: a systematic review. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL UROLOGY 2023; 11:320-327. [PMID: 37645610 PMCID: PMC10461030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Urinary incontinence is one of the most common long term side effects after robotic prostatectomy (RALP), and significantly impacts patient quality of life. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has been a standard part of the urologist's armamentarium for maximizing continence outcomes post-op. Recently, aerobic and resistance exercises have been described as improving functional outcomes post RALP. We performed a systematic review to determine the influence of exercise, in the form of PFMT, aerobic exercise, and resistance training, on incontinence post-RALP. MATERIALS AND METHODS This systematic review was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, with database searches performed on January 14, 2022 and again on August 10, 2022 to account for any new publications. The search identified 1675 papers. Of the 1675 papers, 1007 were found to be duplicates, leaving 668 total studies for screening. Of the 668 papers, nine met all inclusion criteria. Of the nine, four studies presented data from patients who had undergone RALP and were included in the final descriptive systematic review. RESULTS Sayilan et al. and Milios et al. showed postoperative PFMT and physical activity resulted in significantly improved continence outcomes at 1 and 6 months and 2, 6, and 12 weeks postoperatively, respectively. Heydenreich et al. combined PFMT with an oscillating rod therapy, which was found to significantly improve both postoperative urinary continence and health related quality of life compared to PFMT and relaxation techniques alone. On the contrary, Goode et al. examined delivery of exercise information and demonstrated no difference in continence outcomes between focused telehealth PFMT program and generic prostate cancer education. CONCLUSION Pelvic floor muscle training, with or without adjunct therapies, results in improved continence outcomes post RALP. Supervised training programs may or may not accelerate this finding. There is no recent literature to support or refute the benefit of aerobic exercise or resistance training on reducing post-prostatectomy incontinence after RALP.
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- Shirin Razdan
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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- Levy Library, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Northwestern UniversityChicago, IL 60064, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY 10029, USA
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Geng E, Yin S, Yang Y, Ke C, Fang K, Liu J, Wang D. The effect of perioperative pelvic floor muscle exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis. Int Braz J Urol 2023; 49:441-451. [PMID: 37267610 PMCID: PMC10482454 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2023.0053] [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: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is the most common conservative management for urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). We performed this meta-analysis to investigate whether PFME during the entire perioperative period, including before and after RP, can significantly improve the recovery of postoperative UI. METHODS We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCT) from PubMed, Medline, web of science, Cochrane library, and clinicalitrials.com prior to October 2022. Efficacy data were pooled and analyzed using Review Manager Version 5.3. Pooled analyses of urinary incontinence rates 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively were conducted, using odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS We included a total of 15 RCT studies involving 2178 patients received RP. Postoperative UI could be improved after 1 month, 3 months and 6 months, and the OR were 0.26 (95%CI:0.15-0.46) 0.30 (95%CI: 0.11-0.80) 0.20 (95%CI: 0.07- 0.56) in postoperative PFME group compared to no PFME group. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in 12 months after surgery, and the OR was 0.85(95%CI: 0.48,1.51). There were similar results in perioperative PFME group compared to no PFME group with the OR of 0.35 (95%CI: 0.12, 0.98) and 0.40 (95%CI: 0.21, 0.75) in 1 and 3 months after surgery. Our results indicated no significant difference between perioperative PFME group and postoperative PFME group. The OR was 0.58 (95%CI: 0.20-1.71) 0.58 (95%CI:0.20-0.71) and 0.66 (95%CI: 0.32-1.38) in 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery. CONCLUSION Application of PFME after RP significantly reduced the incidence of early postoperative UI, and additional preoperative PFME had no significant improvement on the recovery of UI.
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- Erkang Geng
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of UrologyKunmingChinaDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of UrologyKunmingChinaDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of UrologyKunmingChinaDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of UrologyKunmingChinaDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of UrologyKunmingChinaDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of UrologyKunmingChinaDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical UniversityDepartment of UrologyKunmingChinaDepartment of Urology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University Kunming, China
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Sheibanifar M, Okhovatian F, Akbarzadeh Baghban A. A novel multifaceted physical therapy approach for stress incontinence secondary to prostatectomy: Randomized controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2023; 35:1-6. [PMID: 37330753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.014] [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: 06/25/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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METHOD 40 men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) secondary to radical prostatectomy were randomly assigned to two groups (control = 20, treatment = 20). The treatment group received a novel multifaceted approach (including interferential therapy, a combination of exercise therapy approaches, and manual therapy) and the control group received sham electrotherapy. Both groups received 12 sessions of treatment in one month. Outcome measures include SF12 form to assess the quality of life and bladder diary to assess incontinence parameters including urination amount, fluid intake, urinary frequency, and incontinence frequency. RESULT treatment group shows significant improvement in comparison with the control group in quality of life (control group from 29.6 ± 4.5 to 31.0 ± 4.9 and the treatment group from 30.6 ± 4.4 to 42.2 ± 2.4, P = 0.003), urinary frequency (control group from 10.1 ± 2.0 to 9.2 ± 1.8 and treatment group from 9.7 ± 1.91 to 7.1 ± 1.1, P = 0.038), and incontinence frequency (control group from 7.0 ± 2.2 to 6.4 ± 2.0 and treatment group from 7.8 ± 2.4 to 1.2 ± 1.1, P = 0.003). Also, urination amount (control group from 1621.50 ± 403.7 to 1507.2 ± 402.3 and treatment group from 1638.3 ± 356.1 to 1360.55 ± 360.9, P = 0.503) and fluid intake (control group from 2024.0 ± 595.5 to 1865.2 ± 596.5 and treatment group from 2184.4 ± 484.5 to 1724.2 ± 596.6, P = 0.987) showed no significant difference between the two groups after the treatment sessions. CONCLUSION the multifaceted approach presented here, consists of electrotherapy (interferential therapy), exercise therapy, and manual therapy that can improve incontinence and quality of life in patients with stress incontinence secondary to prostatectomy. To determine the long-term efficacy of this approach, studies with long-term evaluation are required.
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- Mohammad Sheibanifar
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiotherapy Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Proteomics Research Center, Department of Biostatistics, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Huaqi Y, Zheng D, Yongkang M, Shiming Z, Zhenghui S, Zhiwei W, Congyu L, Qian L, Bingqi D, Mingkai Z, Chaoshuai Z, Jiangshan P, Tiejun Y. The significance of transrectal ultrasound and urologist_dually guided pelvic floor muscle exercise in improving urinary continence after radical prostatectomy. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:171. [PMID: 37179346 PMCID: PMC10182606 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01133-3] [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: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To determine whether transrectal ultrasound and urologist_dually guided pelvic floor muscle exercise is associated with immediate, early and long-term urinary continence after radical prostatectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from 114 patients with localized prostate cancer (PC) who underwent RP at Henan Cancer Hospital from November 2018 to April 2021 were included in the retrospective study. Of the 114 patients, 50 patients in the observation group underwent transrectal ultrasound and urologist_dually guided PFME, and 64 patients in the control group underwent verbally_guided PFME. Contractile function of the external urinary sphincter was in the observation group was evaluated. The immediate, early and long-term urinary continence rates were assessed in both groups, and the factors affecting urinary continence were analyzed. RESULTS The urinary continence rate at 2 weeks and 1, 3, 6 and 12 months in the observation group after RP was significantly higher than that in the control group (52.0% vs. 29.7%, 70.0% vs. 39.1%, 82% vs. 57.8, 88% vs. 70.3%, 98.0 vs. 84.4%, p < 0.05). The contractile function of the external urinary sphincter was obviously correlated with urinary continence at multiple visits after RP, except for the 12-month visit. Transrectal ultrasound and urologist-dually guided PFME was verified to be an independent positive factor for urinary continence at 2 weeks and 1, 3, 6 and 12 months using logistic regression analysis. However, TURP was a negative factor for postoperative urinary continence at different times. CONCLUSIONS Transrectal ultrasound and urologist_dually guided PFME had a significant role in improving immediate, early and long-term urinary continence after RP and acted as an independent prognostic factor.
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- Yin Huaqi
- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Urology, Henan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.127, Dong Ming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
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Yang JM, Ye H, Long Y, Zhu Q, Huang H, Xie HY, Luo Y, Zhong YB, Chen J, Wang MY. Effect of pelvic floor muscle training on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: An umbrella review of meta-analysis and systematic review. Clin Rehabil 2023; 37:494-515. [PMID: 36305082 DOI: 10.1177/02692155221136046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse the specific exercise effects of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) with or without biofeedback or electrical stimulation on urinary incontinence rehabilitation after radical prostatectomy. DATA SOURCES We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science and Scopus databases for systematic reviews and meta-analyses on PFMT for urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy from inception to 3 October 2022. REVIEW METHODS Two authors independently extracted key data from the included studies. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the A Measure Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews-2 checklist. Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation was used to evaluate the quality of the outcomes. RESULTS A total of 18 studies with 29,925 patients were included, all of which were of critically low methodological quality. Biofeedback therapy seemed to show additional benefits compared to PFMT alone; however, the adjunctive role of electrical stimulation remained more controversial due to the lack of strong evidence. Preoperative PFMT sometimes, but not always, showed the potential to improve urinary incontinence. PFMT with the guidance of a therapist could bring some benefits to the patient and was more acceptable to the patient, but consumed some medical resources. CONCLUSIONS PFMT has a good effect on improving post-radical prostatectomy incontinence in men, and biofeedback can have an additional beneficial effect on patients, especially in the short-term and medium-term. However, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that electrical stimulation is beneficial for patients with urinary incontinence.
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- Jia-Ming Yang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 477808First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China.,74554Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- 74554Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- 74554Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 477808First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 477808First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- 74554Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 477808First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 477808First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China.,Ganzhou Intelligent Rehabilitation Technology Innovation Center, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 477808First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, 477808First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China.,Ganzhou Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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McLaughlin L. Addressing Gender-Related Inequality in Continence Care. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2023; 32:1-16. [PMID: 36645726 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.sup1.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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- Leann McLaughlin
- Uro-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, UK
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Broom R. Pathway for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence: impact on patient confidence and satisfaction. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2022; 31:S24-S31. [PMID: 36227787 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.18.s24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Between 8% and 87% of prostatectomies result in urinary incontinence, with around half of patients using incontinence pads daily at 6 months. Specialist urology continence nurses at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust created a pre- and post-surgical care pathway formalising support for these patients, which involves the provision of TENA Men (Essity) male incontinence pads. AIMS This audit aimed to assess patient satisfaction with this pathway and TENA Men pads. METHODS Patients who underwent a radical prostatectomy at NNUH between 27 April and 9 November 2021 and who required continence pads were invited to fill out an online anonymous mixed-method (mainly qualitative) survey. RESULTS Of 28 respondents, 71% reported incontinence after their surgical catheter was removed. Most (89%) were satisfied with the preoperative advice. Of 19 respondents to questions on confidence and satisfaction, 16 were confident that the pads they had been prescribed were helping them to manage urinary leakage, and 16 were confident or very confident that they could manage their incontinence themselves. Generally, respondents were confident that their overall and mental health had improved, and most were confident or very confident that they had less anxiety. However, less than a quarter of respondents were 'very confident' about going out, meeting people or exercising. All but one respondent found TENA Men pads easy to fit, and the most used words in the free-text explanations of what they most included 'easy', 'discreet', 'comfortable' and 'unobtrusive'. CONCLUSION The clinical pathway helped give patients undergoing radical prostatectomy confidence in their ability to manage post-surgery incontinence themselves and could be of value in other hospitals. Easy access to incontinence pads designed for the male anatomy has an important part in this.
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- Ruth Broom
- formerly Continence Nurse Specialist, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Bernardes MFVG, Mata LRFD, Azevedo C, Izidoro LCDR, Oliveira CMCD, Chianca TCM. Effectiveness of systemic acupuncture in the control of urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy: a randomized clinical trial. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2022; 56:e20220135. [PMID: 36165956 PMCID: PMC10116906 DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2022-0135en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture associated with pelvic floor muscle training for the control of urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy. METHOD Open-label, parallel randomized clinical trial. The intervention group (n = 33) underwent eight sessions of systemic acupuncture associated with pelvic floor muscle training and the control group (n = 31) performed only pelvic floor muscle training. The outcome variable was urinary incontinence assessed by the Pad Test and Daily Pad Used, before treatment (T0), after four weeks (T1) and after eight weeks of treatment (T2). Data analysis was performed using a longitudinal model of Generalized Estimating Equations, significance level of 0.05. RESULTS The control group showed greater urinary loss compared to the intervention group at T1 (p = 0.006) and at T2 (p < 0.001). Both groups showed improvement in the level of urinary incontinence over time, but the improvement was greater in the intervention group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Acupuncture associated with pelvic floor muscle training was effective in reducing urinary incontinence in prostatectomized men.Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials:RBR-3jm5y2.
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- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Park JJ, Kwon A, Park JY, Shim SR, Kim JH. Efficacy of pelvic floor exercise for post-prostatectomy incontinence: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Urology 2022; 168:175-182. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bernardes MFVG, Mata LRFD, Azevedo C, Izidoro LCDR, Oliveira CMCD, Chianca TCM. Efetividade da acupuntura sistêmica no controle da incontinência urinária pós-prostatectomia radical: ensaio clínico randomizado. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2022-0135pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a efetividade da acupuntura associada ao treinamento muscular do assoalho pélvico para o controle da incontinência urinária pós-prostatectomia radical. Método: Ensaio clínico aleatorizado paralelo, do tipo aberto. O grupo intervenção (n = 33) foi submetido a oito sessões de acupuntura sistêmica associada ao treinamento muscular do assoalho pélvico e o grupo controle (n = 31) somente ao treinamento muscular do assoalho pélvico. A variável desfecho foi incontinência urinária avaliada pelo Pad Test e Daily Pad Used, antes do tratamento (T0), após quatro semanas (T1) e após oito semanas de tratamento (T2).A análise de dados foi realizada por modelo longitudinal de Equações de Estimações Generalizadas, nível de significância de 0,05. Resultados: O grupo controle apresentou maior perda urinária em comparação ao grupo intervenção em T1 (p = 0,006) e em T2 (p < 0,001). Ambos os grupos apresentaram melhora no nível de incontinência urinária ao longo do tempo, porém a melhora foi maior no grupo intervenção (p < 0,001). Conclusão A acupuntura associada ao treinamento muscular do assoalho pélvico foi efetiva para a redução da incontinência urinária em homens prostatectomizados. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos:RBR-3jm5y2
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Terzoni S, Ferrara P, Bellati G, Mora C, Pinna H, Borelli S, Destrebecq A. Maintenance exercises for urinary continence after rehabilitation following radical prostatectomy: Follow‐up study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL NURSING 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/ijun.12299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Stefano Terzoni
- San Paolo Bachelor School of Nursing San Paolo Teaching Hospital Milan Italy
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- San Paolo Bachelor School of Nursing San Paolo Teaching Hospital Milan Italy
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- Urology Outpatients Service San Paolo Teaching Hospital Milan Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo teaching hospital Milan Italy
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- European Institute of Oncology, Gynaecology Oncology unit Milan Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health Milan Italy
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García-Perdomo HA, Gómez-Ospina JC, Chaves-Medina MJ, Sierra JM, Gómez AMA, Rivas JG. Impact of lifestyle in prostate cancer patients. What should we do? Int Braz J Urol 2021; 48:244-262. [PMID: 34472770 PMCID: PMC8932020 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2021.0297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective: This review aimed to analyze interventions raised within primary and tertiary prevention concerning the disease's incidence, progression, and recurrence of Prostate Cancer (PCa). Priority was given to the multidisciplinary approach of PCa patients with an emphasis on modifiable risk factors. Materials and Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature review in the following databases: Embase, Central, and Medline. We included the most recent evidence assessing cohort studies, case-control studies, clinical trials, and systematic reviews published in the last five years. We only included studies in adults and in vitro or cell culture studies. The review was limited to English and Spanish articles. Results: Preventive interventions at all levels are the cornerstone of adherence to disease treatment and progression avoidance. The relationship in terms of healthy lifestyles is related to greater survival. The risk of developing cancer is associated to different eating habits, determined by geographic variations, possibly related to different genetic susceptibilities. Discussion: PCa is the second most common cancer in men, representing a leading cause of death among men in Latin America. Prevention strategies and healthy lifestyles are associated with higher survival rates in PCa patients. Also, screening for anxiety and the presence of symptoms related to mood disorders is essential in the patient's follow-up concerning their perception of the condition.
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- Herney Andrés García-Perdomo
- Division of Urology/Uroooncology, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Colombia.,UROGIV Research Group, School of Medicine, Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Mungovan SF, Carlsson SV, Gass GC, Graham PL, Sandhu JS, Akin O, Scardino PT, Eastham JA, Patel MI. Preoperative exercise interventions to optimize continence outcomes following radical prostatectomy. Nat Rev Urol 2021; 18:259-281. [PMID: 33833445 PMCID: PMC8030653 DOI: 10.1038/s41585-021-00445-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Urinary incontinence is a common and predictable consequence among men with localized prostate cancer who have undergone radical prostatectomy. Despite advances in the surgical technique, urinary continence recovery time remains variable. A range of surgical and patient-related risk factors contributing to urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy have been described, including age, BMI, membranous urethral length and urethral sphincter insufficiency. Physical activity interventions incorporating aerobic exercise, resistance training and pelvic floor muscle training programmes can positively influence the return to continence in men after radical prostatectomy. Traditional approaches to improving urinary continence after radical prostatectomy have typically focused on interventions delivered during the postoperative period (rehabilitation). However, the limited efficacy of these postoperative approaches has led to a shift from the traditional reactive model of care to more comprehensive interventions incorporating exercise-based programmes that begin in the preoperative period (prehabilitation) and continue after surgery. Comprehensive prehabilitation interventions include appropriately prescribed aerobic exercise, resistance training and specific pelvic floor muscle instruction and exercise training programmes. Transperineal ultrasonography is a non-invasive and validated method for the visualization of the action of the pelvic floor musculature, providing real-time visual biofeedback to the patient during specific pelvic floor muscle instruction and training. Importantly, the waiting time before surgery can be used for the delivery of comprehensive prehabilitation exercise-based interventions to increase patient preparedness in the lead-up to surgery and optimize continence and health-related quality-of-life outcomes following radical prostatectomy.
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- Sean F. Mungovan
- Westmead Private Physiotherapy Services, Westmead Private Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales Australia ,The Clinical Research Institute, Westmead, New South Wales Australia ,grid.1027.40000 0004 0409 2862Department of Professions, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria Australia
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- grid.51462.340000 0001 2171 9952Urology Service at the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY USA ,grid.51462.340000 0001 2171 9952Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY USA ,grid.8761.80000 0000 9919 9582Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Urology, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- The Clinical Research Institute, Westmead, New South Wales Australia ,grid.420519.b0000 0000 9952 4517Physical Therapy Program, University of Jamestown, Fargo, ND USA
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- grid.1004.50000 0001 2158 5405Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Macquarie University, Macquarie Park, New South Wales Australia
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- grid.51462.340000 0001 2171 9952Urology Service at the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY USA
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- grid.51462.340000 0001 2171 9952Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY USA
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- grid.51462.340000 0001 2171 9952Urology Service at the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY USA
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- grid.51462.340000 0001 2171 9952Urology Service at the Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY USA
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- grid.1013.30000 0004 1936 834XSpecialty of Surgery, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales Australia ,grid.413252.30000 0001 0180 6477Department of Urology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales Australia
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Feng D, Liu S, Li D, Han P, Wei W. Analysis of conventional versus advanced pelvic floor muscle training in the management of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:2031-2045. [PMID: 33209667 PMCID: PMC7658159 DOI: 10.21037/tau-20-615] [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] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background The underutilization of additional supportive muscles is one of the potential reasons for suboptimal efficacy of conventional pelvic floor muscle training (CPFMT). The present study concentrates on any advantage of advanced pelvic floor muscle training (APFMT) in patients with urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy (RP). Methods Literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science from database inception to February 2020. The data analysis was performed by the Cochrane Collaboration's software RevMan 5.3. Results Both APFMT and CPFMT groups indicates superiority over baseline in terms of pad number, the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire—Short Form (ICIQ-SF) score, pad weight at short-term follow-up, and PFME and PFMS at intermediate-term follow-up. No adverse events were reported in all included studies. Patients receiving APFMT had a similar attrition rate to those receiving CPFMT (18/236 vs. 22/282, P=0.61). Compared to CPFMT group, APFMT group provided intermediate-term advantages in terms of pad number (MD: −0.75, 95% CI: −1.36 to −0.14; P=0.02), ICIQ-SF score (MD: −3.79, 95% CI: −5.89 to −1.69; P=0.0004), PFME (MD: 1.93, 95% CI: 0.99 to 2.87; P<0.0001) and pad weight (MD: −1.40, 95% CI: −1.70 to −1.00; P<0.00001). Conclusions Current evidence indicated that APFMT might facilitate the recovery of UI after RP according to intermediate-term advantages over CPFMT in terms of pad number, ICIQ-SF score, PFME and pad weight. Further standardized, physiotherapist-guided and well-designed clinical trials conducted by large multicenter and experienced multidisciplinary clinicians are still warranted.
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- Dechao Feng
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Mardani A, Pedram Razi S, Mazaheri R, Haghani S, Vaismoradi M. Effect of the exercise programme on the quality of life of prostate cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Nurs Pract 2020; 27:e12883. [PMID: 32827200 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the exercise programme on the quality of life of prostate cancer (PCa) survivors. METHODS A randomized controlled, parallel trial was conducted from April 2017 to January 2018 on 80 PCa survivors. They were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups (n = 40 in each group). The exercise programme was designed based on the self-management approach (SMA). The intervention group participated in a 12-week exercise programme consisting of one session of group exercise and three sessions of individual exercise per week using exercise facilities in the community. Data were collected using the quality of life questionnaires and the follow-up checklist. RESULTS In the intervention group, statistically significant improvements in physical, role, emotional, social and sexual functions were reported. Also, the patients in this group reported reduced fatigue, insomnia, constipation, diarrhoea, urinary, bowel and hormonal treatment-related symptoms in comparison with before the exercise programme (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Nurses are suggested to plan for improving the participation of PCa survivors in exercise programmes using exercise facilities in the community in order to reduce the complications of treatment and improve their quality of life.
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- Abbas Mardani
- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sayner A, Nahon I. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Radical Prostatectomy and Recent Understanding of the Male Continence Mechanism: A Review. Semin Oncol Nurs 2020; 36:151050. [PMID: 32674975 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2020.151050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is recommended as part of supportive care for patients with prostate cancer. It can assist in reducing treatment-related symptoms such as urinary incontinence. This literature review aims to discuss recent innovative findings on the pathophysiology of the male continence mechanism and implications for PFMT in radical prostatectomy. DATA SOURCES CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, Emcare and PsycINFO were searched until January 2020. CONCLUSION Nurses providing supportive care for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy can engage in-clinic in the instruction and recommendation of pre- and postoperative PFMT and delivering guidance on home-based programs to promote motor learning. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Optimal postoperative urinary incontinence outcomes are suggested to be promoted by preoperative PFMT. Training focused on the urethral and anterior pelvic floor muscle complex has been shown to facilitate mid urethral occlusion required for continence. Prescription of PFMT should be individualised, focusing on skill acquisition and motor learning, which is in line with recent knowledge developments in male pelvic floor anatomy.
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- Alesha Sayner
- University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Western Health, Chronic and Complex Care/Physiotherapy Department, Melbourne, Australia; Australian Prostate Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
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- University of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Yannitsos D, Murphy RA, Pollock P, Di Sebastiano KM. Facilitators and barriers to participation in lifestyle modification for men with prostate cancer: A scoping review. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2019; 29:e13193. [PMID: 31797478 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Diet and physical activity changes have been shown to improve quality of life and health outcomes for prostate cancer (PC) survivors; however, few survivors make lifestyle changes. We aimed to identify PC-specific facilitators and barriers to dietary and physical activity changes and participation in survivorship-based lifestyle management programmes. METHODS A scoping review investigating facilitators and barriers of PC survivor's participation in lifestyle management programmes was conducted in June 2018. A total of 454 studies were identified, 45 studies were assessed in full, and 16 were included in the scoping review. RESULTS Barriers to lifestyle change included perceived lack of evidence for lifestyle guidelines, treatment side effects, perception of change as unnecessary, time pressure and age. Facilitators for lifestyle change included advice from health professionals, support systems (family and peer), diagnosis as a time for change, lifestyle as a coping strategy to manage side effects and improve well-being. CONCLUSIONS Health professionals, peers and family have a significant role in lifestyle management for PC survivors to facilitate engagement. Specific and clear messaging of the benefits of lifestyle management is warranted. Treatment-related side effects, time pressure, current health perception and age should be considered when developing lifestyle management programmes for PC survivors.
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- Demetra Yannitsos
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Clinic, Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver General Hospital, Diamond Healthcare Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,BC Cancer - Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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