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Effectiveness of Kegal Exercises on Urinary Incontinence Impact in Geriatric Incontinence

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Urinary Incontinence in Geriatric Population
Interventions
Behavioral: Kegel Exercises
Registration Number
NCT04213339
Lead Sponsor
Zohra Institute of Health Sciences
Brief Summary

This research study was used to determine effectiveness of kegal exercise on urinary incontinence impact in geriatric incontinence. There were two groups, One group was experimental which was subjected to Kegel exercises while other was control group without any treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient 50 years of age and above.
  • Geriatric population
  • Male participant
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient below 50 years of age.
  • Patient with neurological problem.
  • Uncooperative attitude
  • Male patients with prostate problem & Female participants

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Kegal ExercisesKegel Exercises-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incontinence Impact6 to 8 weeks

Incontinence impact questionnaire description:

For each question, circle the response that best describes how much your activities, relationships, and feelings are being affected by urine leakage.

Scoring: Items 1 and 2 = physical activity Items 3 and 4 = travel Item 5 = social/relationships Items 6 and 7 = emotional health

Scoring. Item responses are assigned values of 0 for "not at all," 1 for "slightly," 2 for "moderately," and 3 for "greatly." The average score of items responded to is calculated. The average, which ranges from 0 to 3, is multiplied by 33 1/3 to put scores on a scale of 0 to 100.

1. Ability to do household chores

2. Physical recreation such as walking, swimming, or other exercise?

3. Entertainment activities

4. Ability to travel by car or bus more than 30 minutes from home.

5. Participation in social activities outside your home

6. Emotional health

7. Feeling frustrated?

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ali Sikandar Bhutto

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Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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