Incontinence

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Reports Research in Incontinence

Published in Gastroenterology Week, November 21st, 2011

2011 NOV 21 -- "Urinary incontinence (UI) is a major complication among patients after radical prostatectomy (RP). Although previous research supports the efficacy of pelvic floor exercises for male UI, there are both positive and no significant effects," researchers in Kaohsiung, Taiwan report.

"The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of pelvic floor exercises on UI after RP. This was a quasi-experimental, randomized, mixed-method study design. All participants were older than 45 years and had undergone an RP. Outcome measurements included a 1-h pad test, personal demographics, and disease-related data. After catheter removal, participants were...

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Source: Gastroenterology Week (2011-11-21)

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