scholarly journals Male Urinary Incontinence

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. NP127-NP135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos E. Fernández-Cuadros ◽  
Javier Nieto-Blasco ◽  
Antonia Geanini-Yagüez ◽  
Daniel Ciprián-Nieto ◽  
Bárbara Padilla-Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Radical Prostatectomy ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Male Urinary Incontinence

The aim of the current study was to determine the demographic characteristics and risk factors associated with male urinary incontinence (UI) and to assess the effectiveness and the effect on the quality-of-life of a pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) protocol with electromyography-biofeedback (EMG-BFB) with surface electrodes. A prospective, quasi-experimental before-and-after study with a sample of 61 men out of 372 patients referred to the Pelvic Floor Unit from October 2005 to June 2012 was performed. The protocol consisted of 20 sessions of EMG-BFB supervised by a physiotherapist twice a week. The session durations were 30 minutes (118 work/rest cycles of pelvic muscles). Work lasted 3 seconds and rest 7 seconds. Patients were given standards of conduct and questionnaires (International Consultation on Incontinence–Short Form and Incontinence Quality-of-Life Measure) at the beginning and at the end of the treatment. The average age was 64.85 ± 14.34 years; 44.3% ( n = 27) had benign prostatic hypertrophy, 41.9% ( n = 25) had prostate malignant neoplasm, 86.9% ( n = 53) had undergone prostatectomy, 16.4% ( n = 10) had undergone abdominal surgery. Abdominal surgery and radical prostatectomy were significantly associated with UI ( p < .05). Stress urinary incontinence was the most common type of UI (86.67%), followed by mixed urinary incontinence (8.33%) and urge urinary incontinence (5%). A significant improvement ( p < .05) in both International Consultation on Incontinence–Short Form and Incontinence Quality-of-Life Measure questionnaires was observed when making comparisons regarding the results before and after the EMG-BFB treatment protocol. These results support that male UI is significantly associated with urological and abdominal surgery (including radical prostatectomy) and that EMG-BFB for PFMT improves incontinence and quality of life (social embarrassment, limiting behavior, and psychosocial impact) in the three types of UI on an overall basis.

scholarly journals Impact of urinary incontinence on the quality of life of individuals undergoing radical prostatectomy

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Ferreira Vaz Gontijo Bernardes ◽  
Sabrina de Cássia Chagas ◽  
Lívia Cristina de Resende Izidoro ◽  
Denny Fabricio Magalhaes Veloso ◽  
Tânia Couto Machado Chianca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Radical Prostatectomy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the level of urinary incontinence and its impact on the quality of life of patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. Method: cross-sectional study carried out with prostatectomized patients. The data were collected from the following instruments: sociodemographic questionnaire, Pad Test, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form and King Health Questionnaire. Data were submitted to descriptive and bivariate statistical analysis. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: a total of 152 patients participated, with a mean age of 67 years. Among incontinent patients, there was a predominance of mild urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence had a very severe impact on the general assessment of quality of life in the first months and severe impact after six months of surgery. The greater the urinary loss, the greater the impact on the quality of life domains Physical Limitations, Social Limitations, Impact of Urinary Incontinence and Severity Measures. Most participants reported no erection after surgery and therefore did not respond to the question of the presence of urinary incontinence during sexual intercourse. Conclusion: the present study evidenced the occurrence of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy at different levels and its significant impact on the quality of life of men, which reveals the need of interventions for controlling it.

scholarly journals Effectiveness on mild stress and mixed urinary incontinence and impact on Quality of Life of a phytotherapic product containing astragalus, thyme, lavender, hop, equisetum, red clover, cypress and agrimonia at titrated concentrations. Results from a monocentric study

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Oreste Risi ◽  
Michele Manica ◽  
Rocca Carmela Lisanti ◽  
Antonio Manfredi ◽  
Giuseppe Romeo Tecci
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Red Clover ◽  
Mixed Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Mild Stress ◽  
Slight Improvement ◽  
International Consultation

Objectives: To assess any beneficial effect on quality of life of a daily treatment with a phytotherapic product containing astragalus, thyme, lavender, hop, equisetum, red clover, cypress and agrimonia at titrated concentrations in a cohort of female patients complaining mild stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). Materials and methods: 42 non-consecutive female out-patients with mild SUI or mild MUI were assessed with a clinical evaluation, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and Patients’ Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale (PPIUS) at baseline the start of the study and after two months of therapy with the phytotherapic product. At the end of the therapy the patients also compiled Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I). Results: After the completion of the study there was a trend towards better results in each item of ICIQ-SF, but without any statistical significance with an average score in ICIQ-SF-1 of 3.12 ± 0.981 versus 3.21 ± 0.914 (p = 0.556), in ICIQ-SF-2 of 3.69 ± 1.422 versus 3.79 ± 1.372 (p = 0.68) and in ICIQ-SF-3 of 5.95 ± 1.618 versus 6.14 ± 1.670 (p = 0.462). The average reduction of PPIUS was of 0.09 (1.26 ± 1.481 versus 1.357 ± 1.509, p = 0.705). There was a reduction of average consumption of pads/die from 1.69 ± 0.636 to 1.54 ± 0.543 (p = 0.101). In relation to the PGI score, 23/42 patients (54.7%) reported no changes after the completion of the therapy, 13/42 (30.9%) reported a slight improvement, 5/42 (11.9%) were much improved and 1/42 (2.3%) was slightly worsened. Only 2/42 (4.7%) patients discontinued the treatment before of the completion of the study. We did not observe any adverse effects during the period of the study. Conclusions: The phytotherapic product seems to cause a slight improvement of the symptoms in a good rate of patients. Moreover it has a low rate of withdrawal, due to the lack of adverse events.

scholarly journals Urinary Incontinence Among Omani Women: Prevalence, risk factors and impact on quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maisa H. Al Kiyumi ◽  
Zaleikha I. Al Belushi ◽  
Sanjay Jaju ◽  
Abdulaziz M. Al Mahrezi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
International Consultation

Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) in women is a common health problem which can have a negative impact on quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors and impact of UI on the QOL of Omani women attending primary healthcare centres in Muscat, Oman. Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted at three primary healthcare centres in Muscat from April to August 2018. Women who were 20–50 years of age, not pregnant, not in the six-month postnatal period, not seriously ill and not diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse were included. A self-administered questionnaire using the International Consultation Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form was used to evaluate the frequency, severity and impact of UI on QOL. Results: A total of 1,070 women were included in this study (response rate = 92.5%). The mean age was 31.39 ± 7.64 years. UI was reported by 369 (34.5%) women, of whom 182 (49.3%) had stress UI, 97 (26.3%) had urgency UI, 88 (23.8%) had mixed UI and two (0.5%) had other UI. Age, body mass index (BMI), having been married or employed, hypertension, cough, constipation and vaginal or assisted vaginal delivery during the previous birth were significant risk factors for UI. Only 41 (11.1%) out of the 369 women with UI had ever sought medical advice despite the fact that more than two thirds of the women with UI reported negative effects on their QOL. Conclusion: UI is a common medical problem in Oman. Several risk factors, including age and BMI, were identified. Despite its negative consequences for QOL, women were found to be reluctant to seek medical attention for the condition.Keywords: Urinary Incontinence; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Quality of Life; Oman.

scholarly journals Urinary Incontinence and Quality of Life in Female Patients with Obesity

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (09) ◽  
pp. 534-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiana Nygaard ◽  
Lucas Schreiner ◽  
Thiago Morsch ◽  
Rodrigo Saadi ◽  
Marina Figueiredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

Objective To analyze the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in female patients with an indication for bariatric surgery, to investigate the potential risk factors and the impact on quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional study with female patients with obesity. The evaluation consisted of a structured interview, a specific study form and quality of life questionnaires. The Poisson regression was performed to identify independent risk factors related to UI. Results A total of 221 patients were enrolled; 118 of the study participants (53.4%) reported UI episodes. Mixed UI (MUI), stress UI (SUI) only, and urgency UI (UUI) only were reported by 52.5% (62), 33.9% (40) , and 13.5% (16) of these patients respectively. The prevalence of UI was increased by 47% among the women who had given birth vaginally and by 34% of the women who had entered menopause. Vaginal delivery and menopause were identified as independent risk factors related to UI. The mean International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) score was 9.36 ± 4.9. The severity of symptoms was considered moderate in 53.3% (63) of the patients with UI. Conclusion Urinary incontinence impacts quality of life negatively, and the prevalence of UI is high among obese patients. In the present study, vaginal delivery and menopause were independently associated with UI.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors of Urinary Incontinence in Frail Elderly Females

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Walaa W. Aly ◽  
Hala S. Sweed ◽  
Nora A. Mossad ◽  
Mohammad F. Tolba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Urine Analysis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
International Consultation

Background/Purpose. Urinary incontinence (UI) is an important geriatric health problem, and it is linked to frailty syndrome. We had conducted a study to detect the prevalence and risk factors of UI and its effect on quality of life (QOL) among frail elderly females living in Cairo, Egypt. Methods. We carried out a cross-sectional study on 130 frail elderly females sixty years and older, attending Ain Shams Geriatrics Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. Each patient gave oral consent and then was subjected to history taking, full clinical examination, diagnosis of frailty (clinical frailty scale), assessment of UI by the Arabic version of International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), assessment of QOL by using the Arabic version of Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (IIQ-7 SF), and complete urine analysis. Results. The prevalence of UI among the studied population was 80%. Mixed UI was the most prevalent type. UI was significantly associated with older age, functional impairment, multiparity, osteoarthritis, stroke, vaginal prolapse, and laxative use. All IIQ-7 subscales were higher (worse health-related QOL) for women with mixed UI. Conclusion. Urinary incontinence is prevalent in frail elderly females. Mixed UI, compared with other types, has a significant negative impact on all domains of quality of life.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND FEMALE SEXUALITY

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
B. Adile ◽  
P. Palma ◽  
A. Pollina ◽  
S. Bandiera ◽  
M.L. Amico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Female Sexuality ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Mixed Incontinence ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Before And After

The prevalence of urinary incontinence is around 20% of healthy middle-aged women. Incontinence has a negative impact on quality of life and sexuality. From August 2002 to January 2004, 30 patients (mean age 43 years) with stress urinary incontinence (59%) overactive bladder (15%0) and mixed incontinence (26%) answered the ICIQSF (International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire &ndash; Short From) and FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) questionnaires before and after treatment. The follow up ranged from 12 to 53 months. Mean ICIQ score was 17 and 7 before and after treatment respectively (p&lt; 0,001). Overactive bladder showed the worst scores in all domains. The patients underwent surgery to increase desire (p=0,02), satisfaction (p=0,05) and t otal score (p=0,02). In 13 patients the ICIQ score did not increase: desire (p=0,01), satisfaction (p=0,05) and total score (p=0,01). Urinary incontinence significantly affects the quality of life. A sexuality evaluation in incontinence patients is recommended.

scholarly journals The Effect of Selected Exercise Programs on the Quality of Life in Women with Grade 1 Stress Urinary Incontinence and Its Relationship with Various Body Mass Indices: A Randomized Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Magdalena Ptak ◽  
Sylwester Ciećwież ◽  
Agnieszka Brodowska ◽  
Aleksandra Szylińska ◽  
Andrzej Starczewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Abdominal Muscle ◽  
Body Type ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Before And After

Aims. The aim of the study was to analyze the influence gymnastics has on the quality of life (QOL) in women with grade 1 stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and to determine the relationship between the outcome and selected body weight indices: body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Methods. A randomized study of 140 women (45-60 years) with grade 1 SUI. The subjects were randomly assigned to a 3-month training for pelvic floor muscles and a transverse abdominal muscle (PFM + TrA, n=70) or PFM alone (n=70). The QOL was determined with the questionnaire International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire–Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life (ICIQ LUTS QOL), before and after the program. Results. Women with BMI<30 kg/m2 benefited more from the PFM + TrA program with respect to physical limitations and embarrassment domains, whereas patients with a gynoid body type (WHR<0.8) benefited more in terms of physical and social limitations, SUI-evoked emotions, severity measures, and embarrassment domains. Conclusions. After the PFM + TrA training, women with WHR<0.8 had a better QOL than those with WHR>0.8.

Urinary Incontinence in Physically Active Young Women: Prevalence and Related Factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 937-941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Alves ◽  
Soraia Luz ◽  
Sofia Brandão ◽  
Clarissa Da Luz ◽  
Renato Jorge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Nulliparous Women

AbstractThis cross-sectional survey aims to (1) verify the prevalence of urinary incontinence and its impact on the quality of life among nulliparous fit women, and to (2) analyze whether urinary incontinence is influenced by the intensity of the sport (high- vs. low-impact) or by the volume of physical activity (minutes per week) performed. Two hundred forty-five nulliparous women (18–40 years) completed the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, the Kings Health Questionnaire and a questionnaire regarding demographic and training variables. Overall 22.9% of the participants self-reported urinary incontinence, and among them, 60.7% had stress urinary incontinence. Incontinent women demonstrated worse quality of life than continent females (p=0.000). Women practicing high-impact sports presented higher frequency in loss of urine than those practicing low-impact sports (p=0.004). Regardless the intensity of the sport, the volume of exercise showed positive association with the frequency of loss of urine (p=0.005, r=0.475). In conclusion, almost one fourth of the women enrolled in this study reported symptoms of urinary incontinence and worse quality of life than those who were continent. Women who practice high-impact sports or who have higher volume of training should be aware of the symptoms associated with pelvic floor dysfunction, since they seem to predispose to urine leakage.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Women with Urinary Incontinence Seeking Care Using E-Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ylva Åström ◽  
Ina Asklund ◽  
Anna Lindam ◽  
Malin Sjöström
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Urinary Tract Symptoms ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) in women with urinary incontinence (UI) is mainly affected by severity of UI, but also by, for example, UI subtype, comorbidity, age, and socioeconomic status. Using e-health to provide treatment for UI is a new method. In this study we investigate what factors have the highest impact on QoL in women who turned to e-health for self-management of UI. Methods Baseline data from three randomized controlled trials (RCT) for evaluating e-health treatments for UI were used, including 373 women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and 123 women with urgency/mixed UI (UUI/MUI). All participants were recruited online, with no face-to-face contact. We used the questionnaires International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) to measure UI severity, and ICIQ Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Quality of Life (ICIQ-LUTSqol) to measure condition-specific QoL. To evaluate factors impacting on QoL, a linear regression model was used. Results The mean ICIQ-LUTSqol score was 34.9 (SD 7.6). The ICIQ-UI SF score (0-21) affected the ICIQ-LUTSqol (19-76), with an adjusted mean increase of 1.5 for each 1.0 increase in the overall ICIQ-UI SF score (p <0.001). UUI/MUI gave an adjusted mean increase of 2.5 in ICIQ-LUTSqol score compared with SUI (p <0.001). Conclusion As in women seeking other methods of care for UI, a decreased QoL was found in those who turned to e-health for self-management of UI. The impact of condition-specific factors on their QoL was slightly lower than that of women with UI who sought help in ordinary care, suggesting that e-health might reach a new group of women in need of treatment. Severity of the leakage had greater impact on QoL than type of UI.

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