Postmenopause, Urinary Incontinence (UI)
Conditions
Keywords
Su Jok Therapy, Urinary Incontinence, Quality of Life, Postmenopausal Women
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of Su Jok therapy, a complementary medicine practice, on urinary incontinence and quality of life among postmenopausal women. A total of 120 participants will be included in the study, with 60 in the intervention group and 60 in the control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive Su Jok seed therapy applied to the hand reflex points corresponding to the bladder. The therapy will be administered by the researcher and then taught to the participants, who will continue the application for 15 days. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, day 15, and day 30 using validated questionnaires.
Interventions
OTHERSujok therapy
Participants in the intervention group will receive seed therapy using apple seeds applied to specific hand points corresponding to the bladder area.
Sponsors
Inonu University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants in the experimental group will receive Su Jok seed therapy using apple seeds applied to the hand point that reflects the bladder. Participants will be trained to perform the therapy themselves and will apply it daily for 15 days. They will be reminded via daily messages and monitored for adherence.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
No minimum to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Women under 65 years of age in the postmenopausal period, Literate, No speech or communication impairment
Exclusion criteria
Use of diuretics Presence of nephrotic syndrome Diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension Symptoms of urinary tract infection Diagnosis of psychiatric illness History of urinary tract surgery Diagnosed urinary prolapse Failure to complete the intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in quality of life measured by the Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL) | At baseline, 15 days and 30 days after intervention | Description: The I-QOL assesses quality of life, including behavioral limitation, psychosocial impact, and social isolation, in postmenopausal women with urinary incontinence. Scoring: Domain scores range from 0 to 100, where higher scores represent a poorer quality of life. Unit of Measure: Total score (0-100) |
| Change in urinary incontinence symptoms measured by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) | At baseline, 15 days and 30 days after intervention | Description: The ICIQ-SF is a 4-item questionnaire used to evaluate the severity and impact of urinary incontinence. Scoring: Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating more severe urinary incontinence. Unit of Measure: Points on a scale |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed