Examining the Role of Nonsurgical Therapy in the Treatment of Geriatric Urinary Incontinence.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the role of physical function impairments on the change in urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms after pelvic floor muscle training in older women.

Methods

This is a prospective cohort study of 70 community-dwelling participants, older than age 70 years, with at least moderate incontinence symptoms. A comprehensive pelvic floor and physical function assessment was done at baseline. Individualized pelvic floor muscle training prescriptions with behavioral management strategies to reduce incontinence episodes were provided for 12 weeks. Baseline physical function was determined using the SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery). A total score of 9 or lower out of 12 indicated impaired physical function, and scores higher than 9 indicated normal physical func

SUBMITTER: Parker-Autry C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9502119 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature