Symptom improvement in women after fecal incontinence treatments: a multicenter cohort study of the pelvic floor disorders network.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The study aims were to characterize women with fecal incontinence (FI) and measure changes in FI severity and quality of life 3 and 12 months after treatment.

Methods

This study is a secondary analysis of a multicenter study measuring adaptive behaviors among women with FI. Women included had a primary complaint of at least monthly FI over 3 consecutive months and planned FI treatment. Demographic and medical history data were obtained at baseline. Data were collected at baseline, 3 months, and 12 months after clinically selected, nonstandardized treatment. Validated questionnaires were as follows: Fecal Incontinence Severity Index, Modified Manchester Health Questionnaire, Pelvic Floor Disorders Inventory's Colorectal and Anal Distress Inventory, Pelvic Floor Imp

SUBMITTER: Markland A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4403868 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature