Pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: A protocol study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function and quality of life (QoL) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). METHODS: This study will be a randomized, controlled, parallel, and blinded clinical trial. The final sample will consist of 32 women diagnosed with SUI and cystocele (stage I and II). All volunteers will be assessed and reassessed using the same protocol: assessment form, gynecological examination, functional evaluation of PFM, and questionnaires to assess quality of life, urinary function, and sexual function. All volunteers will be evaluated for satisfaction levels post-treatment. The intervention will be PFMT, totaling 16 sessions to be conducted twice a week. Reevaluation will take place at the end of treatment and 1 month after completion of PFMT. Descriptive analysis and repeated measures ANOVA will be used for result analysis. A significance level of p<0.05 will be considered for all statistical tests. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study has been submitted to the Ethics in Research Committee of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte and approved under protocol number 5.826.563. It has been registered with the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry ReBec (RBR-49p6g3t). It is expected that these studies will provide a deeper understanding of the efficacy of PFMT in women with SUI and cystocele. Additionally, it aims to provide more insights into the efficacy of PFMT prior to surgery.

Effects of using a mobile application on pelvic floor training in women with stress urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled clinical study.

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as any involuntary loss of urine that causes negative impacts on women's lives. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is considered to be "level A" of scientific evidence in the treatment of UI. Despite its efficacy, it is known that the effect of PFMT may depend on continuous adherence. Therefore, healthcare professionals are looking for alternatives to improve adherence in their patients. Healthcare has been innovating through mobile device apps. OBJECTIVE: Thus, the objective of this study was to verify the effects of PFMT with the use of a mobile device app in incontinent women. TRIAL DESIGN: This was a controlled, randomized clinical trial that occurred remotely. METHODS: A total of 104 women with stress UI and/or mixed incontinence, over 18 years old, literate, with preserved cognitive capacity, with internet access and a mobile device with the Android system, participated in this study. They were randomly divided into two groups: The App group and the Booklet group, which underwent a PFMT protocol guided by a mobile app and a booklet, respectively. Both groups received daily reminders to perform the exercises. Before and after 12 weeks of intervention, it was evaluated using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) and the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). RESULTS: Both groups showed improvements in the final ICIQ-SF score. However, superior results were shown for the Booklet group (App: pre: 11.5 [±3.8], post: 9.8 [±4.5]; Booklet: pre: 12.6 [±4.5], post: 7.4 [±4.3]; p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that PFMT, with the use of a mobile app, is capable of reducing UI and the impact of UI, but it is not superior to training with the use of booklet instructions.

Atuação do enfermeiro estomaterapeuta no manejo da incontinência urinária de esforço / The role of the nurse stomatherapist in the management of stress urinary incontinence / El papel de las enfermeras de terapia estomal en el manejo de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo

Objetivo: Relatar a atuação do enfermeiro estomaterapeuta no manejo da incontinência urinária de esforço. Métodos: Estudo observacional, do tipo relato de caso, seguindo duas fases, onde a primeira foi a coleta de dados e levantamento do histórico clínico do paciente, e segunda fase foi descrever a atuação do enfermeiro estomaterapeuta no manejo da incontinência urinária de esforço. Resultados: Na primeira etapa revelou-se o diagnóstico de incontinência urinária por esforço. Foram aplicados o diário miccional, a terapia comportamental, a cinesioterapia e a eletroestimulação. Conclusão: A atuação do enfermeiro estomaterapeuta no manejo da incontinência urinária de esforço compreende a implementação do tratamento conservador, perpassando pela prevenção, estimulação da mudança comportamental e manejo de tecnologias para fortalecimento da musculatura do assoalho pélvico. (AU)

Objective: To report the role of the nurse stomatherapist in the management of stress urinary incontinence. Methods: Observational study, of the case report type, following two phases, where the first was the collection of data and survey of the patients clinical history, and the second phase was to describe the role of the nurse stomatherapist in the management of stress urinary incontinence. Results: In the first stage the diagnosis of stress urinary incontinence was revealed. Were applied the mictional diary, behavioral therapy, kinesiotherapy and electrostimulation. Conclusion: The role of the nurse stomatherapist in the management of stress urinary incontinence includes the implementation of conservative treatment, through prevention, stimulation of behavioral change and management of technologies for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. (AU)

Objetivo: Informar sobre el papel de la enfermera estomaterapeuta en el tratamiento de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo. Métodos: Estudio observacional, del tipo case report, siguiendo dos fases, donde la primera fue la recolección de datos y relevamiento de la historia clínica de la paciente, y la segunda fase fue describir la actuación de la enfermera estomaterapeuta en el manejo de la incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo. Resultados: En la primera etapa se reveló el diagnóstico de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo. Se aplicaron el diario miccional, la terapia comportamental, la cinesiterapia y la electroestimulación. Conclusión: La actuación del enfermero estomaterapeuta en el manejo de la incontinência urinaria de esfuerzo comprende la aplicación del tratamiento conservador, pasando por la prevención, la estimación del cambio de comportamiento y el manejo de tecnologías para el fortalecimiento de la musculatura del assoalado pelviano. (AU)

Mobile app for pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: clinical trial.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of home-based pelvic floor muscle training in women with urinary incontinence, addressing the difficulties arising from social isolation due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic by utilizing a specialized mobile app. METHODS: This randomized, single-group clinical trial aimed to assess the efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training guided by a mobile app (Diario Saúde) in women with stress urinary incontinence. Participants were instructed via telephone to engage in pelvic floor muscle training exercises twice a day for 30 days. Pre- and post-treatment, participants completed validated questionnaires regarding urinary symptoms and quality of life through telephone interviews. Additionally, treatment adherence was evaluated. RESULTS: A total of 156 women were enrolled in the study, with a mean age of 49.3±14.2 years. Significant improvements in urinary incontinence symptoms and quality of life were observed following pelvic floor muscle training guided by the mobile app (p<0.001). Notably, 74.3% of the participants reported performing the exercises with appropriate frequency. Of the participants, 62% reported either complete or substantial improvement in urinary symptoms post-treatment. CONCLUSION: This study revealed notable enhancements in stress urinary incontinence, urinary storage, and overall quality of life subsequent to pelvic floor muscle training guided by a mobile app, particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The mobile app demonstrated robust acceptance and adherence among women experiencing urinary incontinence.

Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with pelvic muscle training in women: Randomized, controlled, double-blind, and clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is widely used for pelvic floor muscle (PFM) weakness in women; however, it has no prolonged effects. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) associated with PFMT on PFM contraction, sexual function and quality of life (QoL) in healthy women. STUDY DESIGN: 32 nulliparous women, aged 22.7 ± 0.42 years, were randomized into two groups: G1 (active tDCS combined with PFMT) and G2 (sham tDCS combined with PFMT). The treatment was performed three times a week for 4 weeks, totaling 12 sessions. PFM function was assessed using the PERFECT scheme (P = power, E = endurance, R = repetitions, F = rapid contractions, ECT = each timed contraction) and the perineometer (cmH2O). Sexual function was assessed by The Female Sexual Function Index, and QoL by the SF-36 questionnaire. These assessments were performed before and after the 12nd treatment session and after 30-day follow-up. RESULTS: There was a significant increase (p = 0.037) in the power of G2 compared to G1; repetitions and fast contraction increased in the G1 group, and the resistance increased in both groups, however, without statistical difference between the groups. ECT increased in the G1 group (p = 0.0). CONCLUSION: Active tDCS combined with PFMT did not potentiate the effect of the PFMT to increase the PFM function, QoL, and sexual function in healthy women. However, adjunctive tDCS to PFMT improved the time of contractions, maintaining it during follow-up.

Clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine therapy for female stress urinary incontinence: a meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). METHOD: PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases were searched for articles published up to September 2022. Variables were analyzed using weighted mean difference (WMD), standardized mean difference (SMD), odds ratios (OR), and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: Eight studies containing 744 patients were included in this study. The results demonstrate that TCM therapy had more advantages in improving the clinical outcome of SUI patients (OR = 2.90, 95%CI:1.92-4.37, P = 0.000), reducing the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short-Form (ICIQ-SF) score (WMD = -2.41, 95%CI:-2.83- -1.98, P = 0.000), reducing 1-h urinary pad leakage urine volume (WMD = -1.86, 95%CI:-2.23- -1.49, P = 0.000) and increasing Maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) (SMD = 0.86, 95%CI: 0.61-1.11, P = 0.000). CONCLUSION: TCM therapy is effective in improving urinary incontinence symptoms, urodynamics, and quality of life in patients with SUI. This article provides a reference for the application of TCM therapy in women with urinary incontinence.

Urinary incontinence in middle-aged and older women with hip and knee osteoarthritis: An outpatient study of frequency and risk factors.

AIMS: To investigate the frequency and the factors associated with urinary incontinence (UI) in a sample of middle-aged and older women with lower limb osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Women aged 50 years or older with clinical hip/knee OA diagnoses were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Self-reported UI and type, sociodemographic characteristics, medical conditions, physical activity level, anthropometric and body composition measurements, muscle strength, and physical function were assessed. Uni and multivariable logistic regression were used to investigate the factors associated with UI. RESULTS: Among 100 middle-aged and older women (mean 67.27 ± 8.77 SD years), 67% reported UI. In the UI group, 33% reported stress UI, 36% reported urgency UI, and 31% reported mixed UI. In the univariate analysis, age, level of physical activity, pulmonary disease, number of medications, body mass index (BMI), number of deliveries, and activity limitation were significantly associated with UI. In the multivariable analysis, older age (60-69 years OR: 4.91, 95% CI: 1.25-19.36; ≥70 years OR: 8.06, 95% CI: 1.96-33.22), compared to 50-59 years, morbid obesity (OR: 14.10, 95% CI: 1.36-146.48), compared to BMI < 30 kg/m2 , and activity limitation (OR: 5.31, 95% CI: 1.61-17.54), assessed as short physical performance battery ≤8, remained significantly associated with UI. CONCLUSIONS: UI was highly frequent among middle-aged and older women with hip/knee OA. Older age, activity limitation, and morbid obesity were independently associated with UI. Interventions targeting physical function and weight management must be considered to prevent and treat UI in this population.

Comparative analysis of pelvic floor muscle training and Pilates in managing urinary incontinence among postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: This study is aimed at comparing the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and Pilates on the improvement of urinary incontinence (UI), strength, and endurance of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs), and the impact of UI on the quality of life in postmenopausal women. METHODS: Forty postmenopausal women were randomly divided in to two groups: PFMT (n = 20) and Pilates (n = 20). The participants were followed for 12 weeks, three times a week on nonconsecutive days. UI was assessed using the pad test and the voiding diary, PFM strength and resistance using bidigital assessment and manometry, and the impact of UI on quality of life using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), before and after the 3-month treatment. RESULTS: There was a significant intra-group improvement in both groups for the pad test, mean daily urinary loss, and ICIQ-SF. The strength was significantly improved only in the PFMT group, and the endurance in both groups. Peak strength manometry was significantly improved only in the Pilates group, and the mean strength manometry in both groups. There was also an improvement in both groups for peak endurance manometry and mean endurance manometry. In the inter-group comparison, there was a significant improvement only in muscle strength, which was positive for group. CONCLUSIONS: There was no difference between Pilates and PFMT for the management of women in post-menopause with stress urinary incontinence, provided that voluntary contraction of the PFMs is performed. However, further randomized clinical trials need to be carried out.

Use of a Mobile Application for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women With Urinary Incontinence: a Randomized Control Trial.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: This study was aimed at evaluating the impact of a mobile app-guided pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) program on urinary symptoms and quality of life in women suffering from urinary incontinence. METHODS: The study included women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), who underwent a structured interview and completed validated questionnaires, including the Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis (QUID), the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF), and the Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire (I-QOL). These women were randomly assigned to one of two groups: the app group, which received a visual depiction on the expected contraction pattern through a mobile app to support their PFMT exercises, and the control (paper) group. Both groups were instructed to perform PFMT exercises twice daily for 30 days. Data were collected at baseline and at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days after completing the exercises. RESULTS: A total of 154 women participated, with 76 in the app group and 78 in the paper group. The mean ages were 61 (± 6.1) and 60.6 (± 6.8) in the app and paper groups respectively (p = 0.644). Both groups showed significant improvements in QUID SUI scores (p < 0.001), overactive bladder (OAB; p < 0.001), ICIQ-SF scores (p < 0.001), and quality-of-life scores (p < 0.001). When comparing the two groups, the app group exhibited a more substantial reduction in OAB (p = 0.017) as assessed by QUID and total (p = 0.042), psychosocial (p = 0.032) and social embarrassment (p = 0.006) I-QOL scores. CONCLUSIONS: The study findings suggest that PFMT guided by a mobile app with visual guidance leads to greater improvements in storage symptoms and quality of life than the home-based PFMT guidance.

Transobturator Versus Minisling for Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

IMPORTANCE: The comparison between single-incision slings (SISs) and midurethral slings has been documented in the literature, but results vary according to the SIS device. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to assess whether SIS (Solyx) is noninferior to transobturator (TOT) (Obtryx) sling for treating women with confirmed stress-predominant urinary incontinence. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective, parallel, nonblinded, multicenter, noninferiority, randomized controlled study with 114 patients were randomized and followed 6 and 12 months after surgery. Interventions were midurethral TOT sling (Obtryx-halo; n = 58) or SIS (Solyx; n = 56). The primary outcome was improvement in the Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I). Secondary outcomes were the Kings Health Questionnaire (KHQ) instruments after treatment, subjective improvement, and surgical outcomes. RESULTS: Both groups were homogeneous ( P = NS) regarding sociodemographic and clinical variables. There was improvement in the PGI-I after 6 ( P = 0.001) and 12 months ( P = 0.001) of treatment for women who underwent TOT sling. After 6 months, KHQ scores improved in the TOT group for the following domains: role limitations ( P = 0.026) and physical limitations ( P = 0.006). After 12 months, the TOT group presented better KHQ scores that were statistically significant from the SIS group in incontinence impact ( P = 0.012), physical limitations ( P = 0.001), and severity measures ( P = 0.017). Moreover, the TOT group presented higher subjective improvement after 6 months ( P = 0.006) than the SIS group. Mesh erosion was higher in the SIS group ( P = 0.006). Reoperations were not statistically different between groups. CONCLUSION: There were higher scores in the PGI-I score and higher subjective improvement for the TOT sling after 6 and 12 months of treatment when compared with the SIS group.

Does vaginal surgery for correction of pelvic organ prolapse improve urinary function? A prospective cohort study.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is caused by an imbalance in the stability of the pelvic organs, resulting in loss of support. The most common types of POP, anterior and apical, are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as bladder outlet obstruction and detrusor overactivity (DO). Vaginal surgery may improve LUTS and overall urinary symptoms. We assessed urodynamic (UD) parameters and urinary symptoms before and after vaginal surgery for POP correction. METHODS: A prospective cohort of 59 women with symptomatic anterior and/or apical POP associated with urinary symptoms and with indications for vaginal surgery were included. POP surgeries included anterior colporrhaphy and vaginal hysterectomy with culdoplasty (VH) and with/without concomitant posterior colporrhaphy and mid-urethral sling (MUS). All participants underwent UD evaluation and answered urinary symptom questionnaires pre- and 3 months post-surgery. RESULTS: Anterior colporrhaphy was performed in all patients: 45.7% with associated VH and 54.2% with concomitant MUS. Preoperative ICIQ-OAB score >8 points was significantly associated with DO (p<0.02) and decreased after surgery (9±4.3 to 3.2±3.0, p<0.001). All other questionnaires demonstrated improvements in urinary symptoms. Stress urinary incontinence rate decreased from 59.6% to 21% (p<0.001). Post-void residual (PVR) volume and Valsalva maneuver also decreased (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Pelvic organ prolapse surgery reduced the prevalence of urgency symptoms, and all questionnaires on urinary symptoms showed clinically significant improvement. Vaginal surgery for POP, even combined with MUS, significantly reduced PVR volume and improved urgency symptoms.

Prevalência de incontinência urinária em mulheres praticantes de Crossfit®: revisão sistemática / Prevalence of urinary incontinence in women practicing Crossfit®: sistematic review / Prevalencia de incontinencia urinaria en mujeres que practican Crossfit®: revisión sistemática

Introdução: A prática de atividades físicas de alto impacto e alta intensidade é um dos fatores relacionados à incontinência urinária (IU) em mulheres. Objetivo: Esta revisão sistemática teve como objetivo verificar a prevalência de IU em mulheres praticantes de Crossfit®. Metodologia: Foram incluídos estudos observacionais publicados nas bases de dados Scielo, PubMed, Embase e Scopus, utilizando os termos de busca "distúrbios do assoalho pélvico", "incontinência urinária", "CrossFit®" e "assoalho pélvico", nas línguas portuguesa e inglesa. Resultados: Após triagem seguindo o protocolo PRISMA, foram incluídos 7 artigos. Os resultados encontrados indicaram uma média na prevalência de 36%, sendo considerada significativa em mulheres praticantes de CrossFit®, e a prevalência de incontinência urinária de esforço (IUE) sendo maior em comparação com outros grupos. Além disso, foi observado que as mulheres com maior volume de treinamento são as mais afetadas por essa condição. Conclusão: Com base nos achados desta revisão, pode-se concluir que o CrossFit® é um fator agravante para a ocorrência de IU e IUE, com uma prevalência consideravelmente alta na população feminina praticante. Portanto, os profissionais de Educação Física devem estar preparados para lidar com esta situação, desde a prescrição de exercícios preventivos até a orientação correta e encaminhamento da praticante para os profissionais adequados quando necessário

Introduction: The practice of high-impact and high-intensity physical activities is one of the factors related to urinary incontinence (UI) in women. Objective: This systematic review aimed to verify the prevalence of UI in Crossfit® women practitioners. Methodology: Observational studies published in the Scielo, PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases were included, using the search terms "pelvic floor disorders", "urinary incontinence", "CrossFit®" and "pelvic floor", in Portuguese and English. Results: After screening following the PRISMA protocol, 7 articles were included. The results found indicated an average prevalence of 36%, being considered significant in Crossfit® women practitioners, and the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) being higher compared to other groups. Furthermore, it has been observed that women with a greater training volume are those most affected by this condition. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this review, it can be concluded that CrossFit® is an aggravating factor for the occurrence of UI and SUI, with a considerably high prevalence in the practicing female population. Therefore, Physical Education professionals must be prepared to deal with this situation, from prescribing preventive exercises to providing correct guidance and referring the practitioner to the appropriate professionals when necessary

Introducción: La práctica de actividades físicas de alto impacto y alta intensidad es uno de los factores relacionados con la incontinencia urinaria (IU) en las mujeres. Objetivo: Esta revisión sistemática tuvo como objetivo verificar la prevalencia de IU en mujeres que practican Crossfit®. Metodología: Se incluyeron estudios observacionales publicados en las bases de datos Scielo, PubMed, Embase y Scopus, utilizando los términos de búsqueda "trastornos del suelo pélvico", "incontinencia urinaria", "CrossFit®" y "suelo pélvico", en portugués e inglés. Resultados: Tras el cribado siguiendo el protocolo PRISMA se incluyeron 7 artículos. Los resultados encontrados indicaron una prevalencia promedio del 36%, considerándose significativa en mujeres que practican CrossFit®, siendo la prevalencia de incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo (IUE) mayor en comparación con otros grupos. Además, se ha observado que las mujeres con un mayor volumen de entrenamiento son las más afectadas por esta condición. Conclusión: Con base en los hallazgos de esta revisión, se puede concluir que CrossFit® es un factor agravante para la aparición de IU e IUE, con una prevalencia considerablemente alta en la población femenina practicante. Por ello, los profesionales de la Educación Física deben estar preparados para afrontar esta situación, desde prescribir ejercicios preventivos hasta proporcionar una correcta orientación y derivar al practicante a los profesionales adecuados cuando sea necesario

Effect of photobiomodulation associated with strengthening pelvic floor muscles in volunteers with urinary incontinence: a randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled clinical trial.

The dysfunctions of the female pelvic floor have a great influence on the quality of life of women, in all areas, social, psychological, and sexual. Stress urinary incontinence is the clinical condition in which the woman involuntarily loses urine to efforts, such as coughing and sneezing, causing great embarrassment and affecting her quality of life. The physiotherapeutic treatments include muscle strengthening; however, muscle fatigue is present when performing the exercises. Here we investigate the effects of photobiomodulation to prevent muscle fatigue in the pelvic floor in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, associated with a muscle strengthening exercise protocol. We used an infrared laser (808 nm, 100 mW) and 3 J/point and fluence of 107.1 J/cm2. The application was performed at 3 points on the vaginal introits and at another 3 points inside the vaginal canal cavity for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence associated with strengthening exercises with vaginal cones. Twenty-two volunteers participated in the study, divided into two groups: group 1 (laser therapy + strengthening) and group 2 (placebo laser + strengthening). In the group 1 quality of life score, the assessment (11.63 ± 4.33) was the highest score at 17 and in the reevaluation (7.81 ± 5.14) the lowest was 0 (p < 0.05). The muscular strength increased considerably (p < 0.05) for group 1, where the vast majority of patients gained more than twice the strength in the pelvic apparatus (8.36 ± 6.65 before X 13.81 ± 8.92 after). The volunteers acquired an increase in the contraction of the muscles of the pelvic apparatus (p < 0.05) (3.45 ± 1.07); after laser application, this number increased considerably (4.27 ± 0.61). Endurance had an increase of almost 50% compared to placebo, demonstrating the resistance gain in the perineal muscles (3.90 ± 2.35 X 5 ± 1.90). We concluded that photobiomodulation treatment showed significant efficacy in relation to muscle fatigue in the pelvic apparatus right after a strengthening program in women with stress urinary incontinence.

Urinary incontinence in women: assessment with the aid of standardized nursing terminologies NANDA-I and NOC.

OBJECTIVES: to assess urinary impairment in incontinent women with the aid of standardized nursing terminologies NANDA-I and NOC. METHODS: a cross-sectional study, carried out with 97 women attending the gynecology outpatient clinic of a university hospital. Data collection took place using a form that contained information about NANDA-I diagnoses related to urinary incontinence and NOC Urinary Continence indicators. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the impairment of NOC indicators in the presence of NANDA-I nursing diagnoses. RESULTS: diagnosis Mixed Urinary Incontinence was the most prevalent (43.3%), and, in its presence, the most compromised indicators were voids in appropriate receptacle, gets to toilet between urge and passage of urine and empties bladder completely. CONCLUSIONS: urinary impairment was worse in women with elements of stress and urge urinary incontinence.

Malla suburetral retropúbica (TVT): experiencia clínica y análisis de datos en el Hospital El Carmen de Maipú / Retropubic suburethral mesh (TVT): clinical experience and data analysis at the Hospital El Carmen de Maipú

La incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo es la pérdida involuntaria de orina durante una maniobra de esfuerzo físico, ejercicio, estornudo o tos. Afecta aproximadamente al 15% de las mujeres de 30-60 años y su prevalencia es del 30-41%. Aunque existen terapias conservadoras para su manejo, muchas pacientes terminarán necesitando cirugía para su resolución. Las mallas suburetrales son alternativas para el manejo quirúrgico, existiendo dos vías de instalación, la transobturadora (TOT o TVT-O) y la retropúbica (del inglés tension-free vaginal tape o TVT), siendo esta última la que presenta mejores resultados y menos complicaciones posoperatorias. Objetivo: evaluar la tasa de efectividad y las complicaciones de la TVT en la Unidad de Piso Pélvico Femenino del Hospital El Carmen de Maipú entre los años 2015 y 2020. Materiales y Métodos: Se obtuvieron 715 registros de pacientes que fueron sometidas a TVT y se logró contactar telefónicamente con el 60,69% de ellas. Resultados: Los resultados muestran una tasa de efectividad del 94,8% y una tasa de complicaciones del 2,3%. Conclusión: Este estudio aporta evidencia local de los resultados posoperatorios en la IOE en pacientes que requirieron la instalación de una malla suburetal retropúbica, demostrando ser una cirugía altamente efectiva y segura.

Stress urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine during physical exertion, exercise, sneezing, or coughing. It affects approximately 15% of women aged 30-60, with a prevalence of 30-41%. Although there are conservative therapies for its management, many patients will eventually require surgery for resolution. Suburethral sling are considered for surgical management, and there are two installation alternatives, transobturator (TOT or TVT-O) and retropubic (tension-free vaginal tape or TVT), with the latter presenting better results and fewer postoperative complications. Objetive: to evaluate effectiveness rate and complications of the TVT in the Female Pelvic Floor Unit of Hospital El Carmen de Maipú between 2015 and 2020. Materials and Methods: A total of 715 patient records were obtained for those who underwent TVT, and 60.69% of them were successfully contacted by telephone. Results: The results show an effectiveness rate of 94.8% and a complication rate of 2.3%. Conclusion: This study provides local evidence for the results of stress urinary incontinence that required the placement of a retropubic suburethral sling, proving to be a highly effective and safe surgery.

Applicability of vaginal energy-based devices in urogynecology: evidence and controversy.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze the evidence and controversies about the use of vaginal energy-based devices (laser and radiofrequency) for treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause, recurrent urinary tract infection, urinary incontinence, and genital prolapse through a literature review. METHODS: A search of literature databases (PubMed, Medline) was performed for publications in December 2022. Keywords included genitourinary syndrome of menopause, vaginal laxity, vaginal/vulvovaginal atrophy, urinary tract infection, urgency incontinence, frequency, urgency, stress urinary incontinence, genital prolapses AND energy-based devices, AND vaginal laser, AND vaginal radiofrequency, AND CO2 laser, AND Er:YAG laser. Publications in English from the last 7 years were reviewed and selected by the authors. RESULTS: The literature regarding vaginal energy-based devices in the treatment of urogynecological conditions is primarily limited to prospective case series with small numbers and short-term follow-up. Most of these studies showed favorable results, improvement of symptoms with low risk, or no mention of serious adverse events. Consensus statement documents from major medical societies suggest caution in recommending these therapies in clinical practice until more relevant data from well-designed studies become available. CONCLUSION: The potential of the vaginal laser and radiofrequency as a therapeutic arsenal for the evaluated urogynecological conditions is great, but qualified research must be done to prove their efficacy and long-term safety, define application protocols, and recommend the use of these technologies in clinical practice.

A randomized trial comparing vaginal laser therapy and pelvic floor physical therapy for treating women with stress urinary incontinence.

INTRODUCTION: Female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is considered a major public health issue. Physical therapy is an important conservative treatment; however, it is primarily limited by poor long-term compliance. Furthermore, surgical treatment entails significant risks. Therefore, new treatment techniques must be identified. OBJECTIVE: To compare the use of laser therapy and pelvic floor (PF) physical therapy for treating postmenopausal women with SUI. METHODS: This pilot study enrolled 40 women with a clinical and urodynamic diagnosis of SUI who were randomized into two groups: those who received erbium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser therapy implemented over three sessions with a 1-month interval (n = 20) and those who received physical therapy with supervision twice a week for 3 months (n = 20). In total, 16 women completed the treatment in each group. The patients were assessed for PF function using the modified Oxford scale and for pelvic organ prolapse using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification System. The 1-h pad test and quality of life questionnaires, King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ), and Incontinence Quality of Life (IQOL) were also administered. Patients were re-evaluated at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. RESULTS: The mean patient age was 62.7 ± 9.1 and 57.9 ± 6.1 years, median Oxford score at baseline was 3 (2-4.5) and 4 (3-4), mean IQOL score was 79.8 ± 17 and 74.6 ± 18 for physical therapy group (PTG) and laser group (LG), respectively. For the amount of urine leak in the 1-h pad test evaluation, we found significance for the interaction of group and time points only for the Laser intragroup. The cure rate, that is, the rate of reaching an insignificant score in the pad test, at 6 and 12 months was 43.75% and 50% in PTG and 62.5% and 56.25% in the LG, respectively (p > 0.05). IQOL scores demonstrated considerable improvement in both groups (p > 0.05). Upon comparing the initial and follow-up results, the LG showed an improvement at all consultations, whereas the PTG showed improvements at 1, 3, and 6 months but not at 12 months after treatment. KHQ analysis revealed a considerable improvement in the quality of life (QOL) of patients over time, with no substantial difference between the groups. QOL comparison before and after treatment revealed that the vaginal LG improved more consistently in some domains. Only the PTG showed a significant increase in the mean Oxford score from pretreatment to 1 and 3 months after treatment (p < 0.001 and p = 0.002, respectively). However, no statistically significant difference was observed between the groups. CONCLUSION: Both treatments are safe and have a positive influence on the impact of UI on patients' QOL. The laser caused a greater reduction in the urinary loss, as measured using the weight of pad test, at 6-month and 12-month after treatment without difference with PTG at the end of the follow-up.

Endoscopic implantation of autologous myoblasts for stress urinary incontinence and evaluation of its efficacy in sphincterotomized rabbits.

INTRODUCTION: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is one of the health problems with more impact on patients' lives. The aim of the present work was to develop a therapy for SUI using tissue engineering by isolation and culture of autologous myoblasts (CAM) followed by endoscopic implantation. We also evaluated the efficacy of this therapy in a rabbit model of incontinence after sphincterotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used healthy male New Zealand rabbits. The animals were first bled to obtain platelet-poor plasma (PPP) and biopsied for myoblast isolation. Post-sphincterotomy, they were divided into two groups: the treatment group (including animals that received CAM resuspended in PPP) and the control group (including animals receiving only PPP). The leak-point pressure (LPP) was used to measure continence in both groups at different time points. The results were evaluated with hierarchical linear regression models. Histological evaluation of the rabbits' sphincters was also performed at the end of follow-up. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were observed between the baseline LPP values of each group. The post-sphincterotomy values of both groups were below 50% of the baseline value, which was a mandatory condition for incontinence. The post-implantation values of the treatment group were higher than 50% of the baseline value, which led us to assume continence recovery. A statistically significant difference was observed in the LPP values between the two treatment groups (p=0.003). Histological study revealed interconnected islands formed by muscle fibers in the treatment group, and connective tissue surrounding the urethral lumen and inflammatory infiltrate in the control group. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The implantation of CAM significantly improved LPP values in the treatment group, and the improvement remained throughout the evaluation period. It may be associated with the consistency of the implant and its stability at the injection site. Longer follow-up studies and human clinical investigations are required to consider CAM implantation as an alternative treatment for stress urinary incontinence.

Effect of pelvic floor muscle training on reports of urinary incontinence in obese women undergoing a low-calorie diet before bariatric surgery - protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Obesity represents a growing threat to health with multiple negative impacts including urinary incontinence. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is the first line of treatment for urinary incontinence. Both surgical and conservative weight loss results in improvement of urinary incontinence reports in obese women and we hypothesize that a low-calorie diet in combination with PFMT would result in additional beneficial effects to urinary symptoms in women with UI compared would with weight loss alone. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of a low-calorie diet plus PFMT protocol in obese women's urinary incontinence reports. METHODS: This is a protocol for a randomized controlled trial that will include obese women reporting UI and being able to contract their pelvic floor muscles. The participants will be randomly allocated in two groups: group 1 will participate in a 12-week protocol of low-calorie diet delivered by a multi-professional team at a tertiary hospital; group II will receive the same low-calorie diet protocol during 12 weeks and will additionally participate in 6 group sessions of supervised PFMT delivered by a physiotherapist. The primary outcome of the study is self-reported UI, and severity and impact of UI on women's quality of life will be assessed by the ICIQ-SF score. The secondary outcomes will be adherence to the protocols assessed using a home diary, pelvic floor muscle function assessed by bidigital vaginal palpation and the modified Oxford grading scale, and women's self-perception of their PFM contraction using a questionnaire. Satisfaction with treatments will be assessed using a visual analog scale. The statistical analysis will be performed by intention to treat and multivariate analysis of mixed effects will be used to compare outcomes. The complier average causal effects (CACE) method will be used to assess adherence. There is an urgent need for a high-quality RCT to investigate if the association of a low-calorie diet and PFMT can provide a larger effect in the improvement of urinary incontinence reports in women with obesity. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinical Trials NCT04159467. Registered on 08/28/2021.