scholarly journals The role and preparedness of physiotherapists according to the results of students of two universities in the prevention of chronic diseases using stress urinary incontinence in women as an example

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (SUPPLEMENT 2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Joanna Witkoś ◽  
Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Optimal Care ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Prevention Methods

Background: The health and financial burden imposed by chronic non-communicable diseases is expected to increase in parallel with the rapid rate of global population aging. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is an important health problem. Medical professionals should thus provide their patients with knowledge about the appropriate prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, including SUI. Aim of the study: This study compared the level of knowledge concerning the risk factors, prevention, and treatment of SUI in women between physiotherapy graduates at two different Universities with a focus on medicine (Med) and physical education (PE). Material and Methods: This study included final-year physiotherapy students (n=401). Respondents provided answers to open-ended questions used to measure their knowledge about SUI in women. Results: The complete and correct definition of SUI was provided by 64.4% of the students at University Med, and 56.3% of the students at University PE. Students at University Med, in comparison with the students at University PE, had a significantly higher awareness of the risk factors (86.4% vs. 69.4%), prevention methods (85.6% vs. 68.7%), and conservative (92.4% vs. 77.8%) as well as surgical treatment (28.0% vs 6.7%) of SUI in women (p<0.001). Conclusions: There is a need for greater emphasis on education about SUI in order to better prepare physiotherapy graduate students to provide optimal care to their female patients. The disciplinary focus of Universities that provide graduate programs in physiotherapy plays a significant role in gaining knowledge about SUI.

scholarly journals Role and Preparedness of Physiotherapists in Prevention of Chronic Diseases, Using Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women as an Example 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Witkoś ◽  
Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

Abstract Background: Ageing human population will generate a significant number of patients with chronic diseases, and this will lead to a significant increase in demand for health services and to a deteriorated economic situation in many countries. Stress urinary incontinence is the chronic diseases and one of the most important global health problems. Representatives of medical professions provide their patients with knowledge about the appropriate prevention and treatment of diseases. The aim of the study was to evaluate knowledge among graduates of physiotherapy about stress urinary incontinence in women. Methods: The study included 401 participants, students in their final year of physiotherapy. Respondents provided answers to open questions about their knowledge about stress incontinence in women.Results: The complete definition of stress urinary incontinence in women was given by 64.4% of physiotherapy students at the Medical University and 56.3% of physiotherapy students at the Physical Education University. The students of the Medical University, in comparison with the students of the Physical Education University, were more aware of risk factors (86.4% vs 69.4%), prevention methods (85.6% vs 68.7%), and conservative (92.4% vs 77.8%) and surgical treatment (28.0% vs 6.7%) of stress urinary incontinence in women (p<0.001). Conclusions: For the future students to better fulfil their role in providing care to female patients with SUI, a greater emphasis should be put on their education in that area. Research has shown that the disciplinary focus of universities educating students of physiotherapy plays a significant role in gaining knowledge about SUI.

scholarly journals Epidemiological survey of adult female stress urinary incontinence

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Qin Zhang ◽  
Man Cheng Xia ◽  
Fan Cui ◽  
Jia Wei Chen ◽  
Xiao Dong Bian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Female Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Abstract Background The prevalence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in adult female in Taiyuan and what are the related risk factors are not clear. The aim of this study was to provide a basis for exploring the prevention and treatment of SUI in adult female in Taiyuan. Methods A voluntary online questionnaire was used to investigate adult female in the community and surrounding townships of Taiyuan. Most of the questionnaires refer to the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, and adapt to the specific circumstances of the region. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22.0). Results A total of 4004 eligible questionnaires were obtained. The prevalence of SUI in adult female in Taiyuan was 33.5%. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that place of residence, smoking, body mass index, diet, number of deliveries, mode of delivery, dystocia, menopause, oral contraceptives, urinary tract infection, making the bladder empty faster by pushing down and holding urine were risk factors for adult female stress urinary incontinence in Taiyuan. Conclusion The prevalence of SUI in adult female in Taiyuan was high, and based on risk factors identified in this survey, population-level intervention strategies should be developed for the prevention and treatment of adult female SUI in Taiyuan.

Risk factors for stress urinary incontinence recurrence after single-incision sling

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 1711-1716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Palmieri ◽  
Matteo Frigerio ◽  
Federico Spelzini ◽  
Stefano Manodoro ◽  
Rodolfo Milani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Single Incision ◽  
Single Incision Sling

scholarly journals Risk factors related to acupuncture response in postmenopausal women with stress urinary incontinence

Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (16) ◽  
pp. e15220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruimin Jiao ◽  
Yan Liu ◽  
Baoyan Liu ◽  
Zhishun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Postmenopausal Women

scholarly journals Do future healthcare professionals have adequate knowledge about risk factors for stress urinary incontinence in women?

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Witkoś ◽  
Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Medical Faculties ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

Abstract Background Stress urinary incontinence worsens living conditions as far as the occupational, social, mental, physical and sexual aspects of a woman’s life. Despite its real impact on the everyday lives of millions of women around the world, this problem is still disregarded and treated only as a discomfort associated with personal hygiene. Could this be due to negligence on the part of medical personnel in this matter and perhaps this lack of knowledge and proper information intended for women with stress urinary incontinence? Implementing educational activities to increase knowledge about urinary incontinence will translate into better educated women and earlier implementation of urinary incontinence treatment in the future. To properly educate women at risk of urinary incontinence, one needs to be familiar with the condition, in particular the risk factors for its development. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the degree of knowledge of students graduating from medical faculties have regarding risk factors for stress urinary incontinence in women and assess where the students’ knowledge of this problem came from. Methods The research involved 1581 final year students of medical faculties: nursing and midwifery (258), medicine (432), physiotherapy (402) and other medical (489). The author’s survey was used for the research. The chi2 test was used for analysis. Results Students in faculties of nursing and midwifery, general medicine, physiotherapy, and other medical faculties could correctly list stress urinary incontinence risk factors in 88.8%, 81.7%, 74.4% and 51.9% of their answers respectively (p < 0.01). The most frequently mentioned source of knowledge about stress urinary incontinence was higher level education in 82.6%, 89.8%, 90.0% and 34.4% of the respective groups’ replies (p < 0.001). Conclusions Nursing and midwifery students had the greatest theoretical knowledge of stress urinary incontinence, and lesser knowledge was found among general medicine students, while physiotherapy students and students of other medical faculties had the least theoretical knowledge about risk factors for urinary incontinence. It is advisable that more emphasis be placed on educating students about stress urinary incontinence due to their insufficient knowledge, in particular for future doctors and physiotherapists who will have direct contact with patients.

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