scholarly journals Quality of life and the prevalence of urinary incontinence after surgical treatment for gynecologic cancer

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuya Tsuji ◽  
Makoto Aoyama ◽  
Takafumi Fujino ◽  
Meigen Liu

Abstract Purpose To examine the rates, causes, and impact on quality of life (QOL) of urinary storage symptoms after gynecologic cancer surgery. Methods A questionnaire survey, including Japanese-language versions of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), was distributed to gynecologic cancer patients who underwent hysterectomy between 2008 and 2013. Results Of the 145 patients analyzed, 49 (33.8%) had urinary incontinence (UI) pre-surgery and 76 (52.4%) had UI post-surgery, including 34 (35.4%) first-time UI patients, with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. Of the 49 subjects with UI pre-surgery, 43 (87.7%) had stress incontinence, while of the 76 patients with UI post-surgery, 44 (57.1%) had stress incontinence, and 24 (31.2%) had mixed incontinence. Seven (4.8%) subjects had overactive bladder (OAB) pre-surgery, whereas 19 (13.1%) had OAB symptoms post-surgery (including 15 first-time OAB patients), with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. IIQ-7 scores were markedly higher for patients with mixed incontinence post-surgery than for those with stress incontinence, indicating a lower QOL. Logistic regression analysis identified the number of Cesarean sections and days of urinary bladder catheterization as risk factors for postoperative UI. Conclusions UI and OAB rates were higher after gynecologic cancer surgery than in the general female population. The mixed incontinence rate was markedly higher post-surgery; QOL was low for such patients due to the combination of urgency and stress incontinence. Multiple Cesarean sections and urinary bladder catheterization post-surgery were risk factors for post-surgical UI.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuya Tsuji ◽  
Makoto Aoyama ◽  
Takafumi Fujino ◽  
Meigen Liu

Abstract Background Although there have been a number of reports on urinary voiding symptoms associated with surgical interventions for gynecologic cancer and post-voiding symptoms, there have been few reports on urinary storage symptoms such as urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB). The purpose of this study was to examine the rates and impact on quality of life (QOL) of urinary storage symptoms after gynecologic cancer surgery. Methods A questionnaire survey, including Japanese-language versions of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), was distributed to gynecologic cancer patients who underwent hysterectomy between 2008 and 2013. Results Of the 145 patients analyzed, 49 (33.8%) had UI pre-surgery and 76 (52.4%) had UI post-surgery, including 34 (35.4%) first-time UI patients, with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. Of the 49 subjects with UI pre-surgery, 43 (87.7%) had stress incontinence, while of the 76 patients with UI post-surgery, 44 (57.1%) had stress incontinence, and 24 (31.2%) had mixed incontinence. Seven (4.8%) subjects had OAB pre-surgery, whereas 19 (13.1%) had OAB symptoms post-surgery (including 15 first-time OAB patients), with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. IIQ-7 scores were markedly higher for patients with mixed incontinence post-surgery than for those with stress incontinence, indicating a lower QOL. Logistic regression analysis identified the number of Cesarean sections and days of urinary bladder catheterization as risk factors for postoperative UI. Conclusions UI and OAB rates were higher after gynecologic cancer surgery than in the general female population. The mixed incontinence rate was markedly higher post-surgery; QOL was low for such patients due to the combination of urgency and stress incontinence. Multiple Cesarean sections and urinary bladder catheterization post-surgery were risk factors for post-surgical UI.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuya Tsuji ◽  
Makoto Aoyama ◽  
Takafumi Fujino ◽  
Meigen Liu

Abstract Background Although there have been a number of reports on urinary voiding symptoms associated with surgical interventions for gynecologic cancer and post-voiding symptoms, there have been few reports on urinary storage symptoms such as urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB). The purpose of this study was to examine the rates and impact on quality of life (QOL) of urinary storage symptoms after gynecologic cancer surgery. Methods A questionnaire survey, including Japanese-language versions of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), was distributed to gynecologic cancer patients who underwent hysterectomy between 2008 and 2013. Results Of the 145 patients analyzed, 49 (33.8%) had UI pre-surgery and 76 (52.4%) had UI post-surgery, including 34 (35.4%) first-time UI patients, with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. Of the 49 subjects with UI pre-surgery, 43 (87.7%) had stress incontinence, while of the 76 patients with UI post-surgery, 44 (57.1%) had stress incontinence, and 24 (31.2%) had mixed incontinence. Seven (4.8%) subjects had OAB pre-surgery, whereas 19 (13.1%) had OAB symptoms post-surgery (including 15 first-time OAB patients), with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. IIQ-7 scores were markedly higher for patients with mixed incontinence post-surgery than for those with stress incontinence, indicating a lower QOL. Logistic regression analysis identified the number of Cesarean sections and days of urinary bladder catheterization as risk factors for postoperative UI. Conclusions UI and OAB rates were higher after gynecologic cancer surgery than in the general female population. The mixed incontinence rate was markedly higher post-surgery; QOL was low for such patients due to the combination of urgency and stress incontinence. Multiple Cesarean sections and urinary bladder catheterization post-surgery were risk factors for post-surgical UI.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuya Tsuji ◽  
Makoto Aoyama ◽  
Takafumi Fujino ◽  
Meigen Liu

Abstract Background Although there have been a number of reports on urinary voiding symptoms associated with surgical interventions for gynecologic cancer and post-voiding symptoms, there have been few reports on urinary storage symptoms such as urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB). The purpose of this study was to examine the rates and impact on quality of life (QOL) of urinary storage symptoms after gynecologic cancer surgery.Methods A questionnaire survey, including Japanese-language versions of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), was distributed to gynecologic cancer patients who underwent hysterectomy between 2008 and 2013.Results Of the 145 patients analyzed, 49 (33.8%) had UI pre-surgery, and 76 (52.4%) had UI post-surgery, including 34 (35.4%) first-time UI patients, with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. Of the 49 subjects with UI pre-surgery, 43 (87.7%) had stress incontinence, while of the 76 patients with UI post-surgery, 44 (57.1%) had stress incontinence, and 24 (31.2%) had mixed incontinence. Seven (4.8%) subjects had OAB pre-surgery, whereas 19 (13.1%) had OAB symptoms post-surgery (including 15 first-time OAB patients), with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. IIQ-7 scores were markedly higher for patients with mixed incontinence post-surgery than for those with stress incontinence, indicating a lower QOL. Logistic regression analysis identified the number of Cesarean sections and days of urinary bladder catheterization as risk factors for postoperative UI.Conclusions UI and OAB rates were higher after gynecologic cancer surgery than in the general female population. The mixed incontinence rate was markedly higher post-surgery; QOL was low for such patients due to the combination of urge and stress incontinence. Multiple Cesarean sections and urinary bladder catheterization post-surgery were risk factors for post-surgical UI.


2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Schrøder ◽  
Kirsten A. Boisen ◽  
Jesper Reimers ◽  
Grete Teilmann ◽  
Jesper Brok

AbstractPurposeWe performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies assessing quality of life in adolescents and young adults born with CHD compared with age-matched controls.MethodsWe carried out a systematic search of the literature published in Medline, Embase, PsychINFO, and the Cochrane Library’s Database (1990–2013); two authors independently extracted data from the included studies. We used the Newcastle–Ottawa scale for quality assessment of studies. A random effects meta-analysis model was used. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2-test.ResultsWe included 18 studies with 1786 patients. The studies were of acceptable-to-good quality. The meta-analysis of six studies on quality of life showed no significant difference – mean difference: −1.31; 95% confidence intervals: −6.51 to +3.89, I2=90.9% – between adolescents and young adults with CHD and controls. Similar results were found in 10 studies not eligible for the meta-analysis. In subdomains, it seems that patients had reduced physical quality of life; however, social functioning was comparable or better compared with controls.ConclusionFor the first time in a meta-analysis, we have shown that quality of life in adolescents and young adults with CHD is not reduced when compared with age-matched controls.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
A.R. Stasyshyn ◽  
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A.A. Hurayevskyy ◽  
Yu.Y. Holyk ◽  
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...  

Aim. To analyze the effectiveness of a new method of antireflux surgery in patients with hiatal hernia. Materials and Methods. The results of treatment of 157 patients with hiatal hernia from 2016 to 2020 are analyzed. The patients were divided into 3 groups: group I, N=59, underwent laparoscopic antireflux operation modified by the authors (Patent of Ukraine № 59772); group II (N=77), underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication; and group III (N=21) - laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication. Results and Discussion. At 36 months post-surgery follow-up, there was a statistically significant difference in favor of group I on the average scores of the visual analog scale for reflux symptoms, dysphagia and extraesophageal symptoms; the average quality of life questionnaire scores; the average DeMeester index; distribution of the patients by satisfaction; distribution of the patients by degree of reflux esophagitis according to the Los Angeles classification; and distribution by gas-bloat syndrome. Conclusions. Clinical application of the developed new method of laparoscopic surgery for hiatal hernia reduces the number of relapses and complications after surgery, and improves the quality of life of patients. Key words: hiatal hernia, antireflux surgery, new methods of treatment


Author(s):  
Shuang Ao ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Hao Zhang ◽  
Hui Leng

Abstract Background Cervical kyphosis has been pointed out in asymptomatic populations. The purposes of this study were (1) to investigate the incidence of cervical kyphosis in asymptomatic populations, (2) to identify risk factors related to cervical kyphosis, and (3) to assess the relationship between cervical kyphosis and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Methods A cohort of 235 asymptomatic volunteers’ records was retrospectively analyzed. Radiographic parameters of the coronal and sagittal planes were measured in the full-length spine x-ray. All patients were classified into two groups based on the cervical lordosis angle: cervical lordosis (CL) and cervical kyphosis (CK). HRQOL was evaluated by EQ-5D and SF-36 (PCS and MCS) questionnaires. Results CK was observed in 90 of 235 (38.3%) participants. There was a significant difference with regard to age between volunteers with CK and CL (32.23 ± 8.12 vs. 42.12 ± 6.14, p < 0.05). Several parameters had a significant relationship with CK, including TK, T1 slope, TIA, SVA, and CT. Logistic regression analysis identified age, TK, T1 slope, and SVA as independent risk factors of CK. In addition, there was a negative correlation between CK and the parameters of HRQOL (EQ-5D, − 0.63; PCS, − 0.68; MCS, − 0.59). Conclusions The incidence of CK in normal populations is 38.3%. Some spinal parameters are related to CK. CK is associated with the HRQOL.


2017 ◽  
Vol 158 (12) ◽  
pp. 454-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefánia Gitta ◽  
Zoltán Magyar ◽  
Péter Tardi ◽  
Istvánné Füge ◽  
Melinda Járomi ◽  
...  

Abstract: Introduction: There is scant knowledge on diastasis recti which occurs mostly in 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Aim: Our aim was to assign the prevalence of diastasis recti and the possible risk factors and to investigate its association with some chronical diseases, like low back pain and urinary incontinence. Method: 200 women’s interrectus distance was measured who filled out a self-made diastasis recti questionnaire, the SF-36, Oswestry Disability Index and the International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire – Urinary Incontinence Short Form questionnaires. Results: Prevalence of the condition was 46.5%. In case of risk factors, relationship between number of deliveries and interrectus distance was significant. We found a significant difference in quality of life, in presence of low back pain and urinary incontinence between the normal and the abnormal group. Conclusions: In line with the literature we found, that diastasis recti can predispose on serious sequelae, hence on decreased quality of life. Orv. Hetil., 2017, 158(12), 454–460.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2743
Author(s):  
Ankilma Do Nascimento Andrade ◽  
Maria Enoi Gadelha Vale ◽  
Marta Ligia Vieira Melo ◽  
Ubiraídys De Andrade Isidório ◽  
Milena Nunes Alves de Sousa ◽  
...  

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a associação dos fatores de risco para as doenças cardiovasculares e qualidade de vida em universitários que trabalham. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, transversal e analítico, com 40 discentes. Analisaram-se os dados no SPSS 21. Resultados: 55% da amostra possuem qualidade de sono ruim e que 15% distúrbio do sono. Quanto ao nível de atividade física, 65% dos que trabalham foram classificados com sedentários. Com relação aos domínios de “dor”, foi observada uma diferença estatisticamente significativa (p = 0,01) apontando que os universitários que trabalham apresentam mais dor. Conclusão: mesmo em uma população de adultos jovens, observou-se o estado de vulnerabilidade para o desenvolvimento de DCV, sendo preocupantes, entre os universitários que trabalham, o nível da qualidade de sono e o sedentarismo observados, que podem comprometer a saúde e a qualidade de vida dessa população. Descritores: Doenças Cardiovasculares; Estudantes; Fatores de Risco; Qualidade de vida; Doença Crônica; Sexo,ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the association of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and quality of life among working university students. Method: this is a quantitative, transversal and analytical study with 40 students. Data were analyzed in SPSS 21. Results: 55% of the sample had poor sleep quality and 15% had sleep disturbance. Regarding the level of physical activity, 65% of those who work were classified as sedentary. Regarding the "pain" domains, a statistically significant difference (p = 0.01) was observed, indicating that the working university students presented more pain. Conclusion: Even in a population of young adults, the vulnerability to the development of CVD was observed, and the level of sleep quality and sedentary lifestyle observed among the working university students, which may compromise health and quality of life of this population. Descriptors: Cardiovascular Diseases; Students; Risk Factors; Quality of Life; Chronic Disease; Sex.RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la asociación de los factores de riesgo para las enfermedades cardiovasculares y la calidad de vida en los universitarios que trabajan. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, transversal y analítico, con 40 discentes. Se analizaron los datos en el SPSS 21. Resultados: el 55% de la muestra tiene una mala calidad de sueño y el 15% de los trastornos del sueño. En cuanto al nivel de actividad física, el 65% de los que trabajan fueron clasificados como sedentarios. Con respecto a los dominios de "dolor", se observó una diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,01) apuntando que los universitarios que trabajan presentan más dolor. Conclusión: incluso en una población de adultos jóvenes, se observó el estado de vulnerabilidad para el desarrollo de ECV, siendo preocupantes, entre los universitarios que trabajan, el nivel de la calidad de sueño y el sedentarismo observados, que pueden comprometer la salud y la calidad de vida de esa población. Descritores: Enfermedades Cardiovasculares; Estudiantes; Factores de Riesgo; Calidad de Vida; Doença Crónica; Sexo.


Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (11) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
Hyeong Won Yu ◽  
Ah Reum An ◽  
Hye In Kang ◽  
Yong Joon Suh ◽  
Hyungju Kwon ◽  
...  

Background and objectives: The study assesses quality of life (QoL) in patients who underwent thyroidectomy compared to the general population. Materials and Methods: QoL data from post-thyroidectomy patients and individuals with no subjective health concerns, who had attended a routine health screening visit, were evaluated. QoL was assessed using the modified version of Korean Short Form 12 questionnaire (SF-12). Patients and controls were matched using the propensity score approach and a ratio of 1:4. Results: Data from a total of 105 patients and 420 controls were analyzed. For five SF-12 items, lower QoL was found in patients (p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that a follow-up duration of <1-year, female sex, and an age of >50 years were independent risk factors. No significant difference was found between controls and patients who were >1-year post-surgery. Conclusions: For specific SF-12 items, QoL was lower in post-thyroidectomy patients than in controls. No intergroup difference in QoL was found >1-year post-surgery.


2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
V. Leanza ◽  
S. Dati ◽  
A.A. Cavallaro ◽  
M. Bologna

The primary symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) include urinary urgency and frequency, with or without urge incontinence. OAB is urodynamically characterised by involuntary contractions of the detrusor muscles of the bladder. Despite the growing awareness of OAB as a chronic medical condition, little is known about the disease&rsquo;s economic burden. Urodynamic diagnoses of detrusor overactivity, mixed incontinence, and stress incontinence with OAB are associated with significantly worse incontinence related bother and health related quality of life (QL) compared to those with stress incontinence without OAB [1,2,3].


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