A pilot study to determine predictors of behavioral treatment completion for urinary incontinence

Urol Nurs. 2001 Feb;21(1):39-44.

Abstract

Although a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises augmented with biofeedback is a safe, efficacious way to treat urinary incontinence, many patients do not finish the program. The only significant predictor of treatment completion in one outpatient referral clinic for urinary incontinence was keeping a 7-day bladder diary.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biofeedback, Psychology
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical Records
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Compliance*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Self Care
  • Urinary Incontinence / rehabilitation*