Incontinence urinary leakage
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Women, 18 years or older; - Having access to mobile Apps on smartphone or tablet (Apple or Android platform) * wifi entrance to the internet is sufficient; - Urinary incontinence (UI), defined as any involuntary loss of urine according to the definition of the International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI), regardless of the subtype (stress UI, urgency UI or mixed type UI). Incontinence episodes should be twice a week or more; - Wish to be treated; - Written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Indwelling urinary catheter; - Urogenital malignancy; - Previous urethral surgery; - Being treated for UI in the previous year (pharmacologically or non-pharmacologically); - Terminally or seriously ill; according to the GP of the patient - Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorder; - Urinary tract infection (dipstick and if negative, dipslide or urine culture); - Overflow or continuous urinary incontinence; - Pregnancy or recent childbirth (
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is the score on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire on UI Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF), which measures symptoms and impact of the UI on daily life. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are the perception of improvement by the patient, number of UI episodes, condition- specific and generic health related quality of life, sexual functioning and costs. Facilitators and barriers for the implementation of the intervention. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed