The Effects of a Multiple Intervention Approach Applied to Postmenopausal Women on Quality of Life, Self-efficacy, and Urinary Incontinence Severity: a Temporal Analysis

Study

The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the effects of a multi-intervention approach, including Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, on quality of life, self-efficacy, and urinary incontinence severity in postmenopausal women.

Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer:

How does the multi-intervention approach affect quality of life?

Does the multi-intervention approach affect women's self-efficacy?

How does the multi-intervention approach affect urinary incontinence severity?

How does the frequency of exercises (3 days per week vs. 6 days per week) affect these outcomes?

Do the effects of the intervention change temporally over the 8-week period?

Who is Eligible?

Women aged 45 and over who have gone through menopause

Those who wish to volunteer for the study

Those who have no communication barriers

Those who have not previously received treatment for urinary incontinence

Those who can use a smartphone or WhatsApp

Those who experience urine leakage when coughing or sneezing

Study Application:

The exercises will be administered for 8 weeks.

Participants will be taught how to perform the exercises and will be demonstrated through brochures and videos.

Reminders will be provided during the exercises.