Postmenopausal, Urinary Incontinence
Conditions
Keywords
Postmenopause, Women's health, Multimodal intervention, Urinary incontinence, Quality of life, Effectiveness
Brief summary
Study The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the effects of a multi-intervention approach, including Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, on quality of life, self-efficacy, and urinary incontinence severity in postmenopausal women. Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer: How does the multi-intervention approach affect quality of life? Does the multi-intervention approach affect women's self-efficacy? How does the multi-intervention approach affect urinary incontinence severity? How does the frequency of exercises (3 days per week vs. 6 days per week) affect these outcomes? Do the effects of the intervention change temporally over the 8-week period? Who is Eligible? Women aged 45 and over who have gone through menopause Those who wish to volunteer for the study Those who have no communication barriers Those who have not previously received treatment for urinary incontinence Those who can use a smartphone or WhatsApp Those who experience urine leakage when coughing or sneezing Study Application: The exercises will be administered for 8 weeks. Participants will be taught how to perform the exercises and will be demonstrated through brochures and videos. Reminders will be provided during the exercises.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALCombined Exercise Program
Participants will receive education on urinary incontinence, Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, brochures and videos, and perform exercises 3 days/week for 8 weeks with reminders
Sponsors
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: 1. Experimental Group 1 will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 3 days per week, 2. Experimental Group 2 will perform Tai Chi and Kegel exercises 6 days per week, and 3. the Control Group will receive no intervention. All groups will be evaluated at baseline and after 8 weeks.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
45 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
\- Being female Having undergone menopause Willingness to participate in the study No communication barriers Not receiving any treatment for urinary incontinence Owning a smartphone Having WhatsApp installed Experiencing urinary leakage when coughing or sneezing, according to the International Continence Society (ICS) definition
Exclusion criteria
Having communication barriers Not being in menopause Not owning a smartphone Not experiencing urinary incontinence Having received any treatment for urinary incontinence Having undergone surgical menopause \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Urinary Incontinence Severity Measured by [İnkontinans Şiddet İndeksi] | 8 weeks (baseline and post-intervention) | Quality of life related to urinary incontinence will be assessed using a validated questionnaire. Differences from baseline to post-test will be evaluated. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Life Related to Urinary Incontinence | 8 weeks (baseline and post-intervention) | Quality of life related to urinary incontinence will be assessed using a validated questionnaire. Differences from baseline to post-test will be evaluated. |
| Self-Efficacy in Managing Urinary Incontinence | Baseline and 8 weeks post-intervention | Participants' self-efficacy will be measured using a validated scale, comparing baseline and post-test scores. |
Contacts
Primary ContactŞEYMA SOYANIT ERASLAN
Outcome results
None listed