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KMID : 0388520020140010001
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Nursing Science - Ewha Womans University
2002 Volume.14 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.9
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The Efficacy of the Pelvic floor muscle exercise for female Urinary Incontinence
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백성희
김정혜
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Abstract
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Objectives. We aimed to find out the interventive efficacy of the pelvic floor muscle exercise, which are being widely used as a conservative treatment method for female urinary incontinence. We are also aimed to find out the effects those intervention have on the patients´ quality of life.
Methods. We selected 56 female incontinence patients who visited urinary department of E hospital. They were treated for 6 weeks. The subjective changes in the severity of incontinence and discomfort in Lower urinary symptoms and daily life were measured using a translated version of the questionnaire by Jackson(Bristol female urinary symptom questionnaire). Objective changes of pelvic muscle contraction force were measured by perineometer.
Results. Pre and post treatment maximal pelvic floor muscle contractile pressure(PMC pressure) showed statistically significant differences(p=0.012). When measured by the questionnaire. pre and post treatment changes in the severity of urinary incontinence and discomfort due to incontinence showed significant differences. The level of discomfort in daily life, social activity, physical activity, personal relations and discomfort due to urinary symptoms has largely changed. In particular, showed a significant decrease in discomfort after treatment.
Discussion. When PFM exercise compared in terms of the effects on the patients´ quality of life, It proved effective.
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