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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2020

Pelvic floor muscle training programme in pregnant Nepalese women-a feasibility study.

Ranjeeta Shijagurumayum Acharya, Anne Therese Tveter, Margreth Grotle, Bimika Khadgi, Ingeborg Hoff Braekken, Britt Stuge

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Article in International urogynecology journal, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05618886 (The Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Urinary Incontinence in Nepalese Women), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.

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The Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Urinary Incontinence in Nepalese Women

TypeinterventionalSponsorKathmandu University School of Medical SciencesRan2023 to 2026Enrolled136ConditionsUrinary IncontinenceArmsEducation, Education and PFMT
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Ranjeeta Shijagurumayum AcharyaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu University Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal. ranjeetashija@gmail.com.
Anne Therese TveterDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.
Margreth GrotleDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.
Bimika KhadgiDepartment of Physiotherapy, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu University Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal.
Ingeborg Hoff BraekkenDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Britt StugeDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.
Dhulikhel Hospital · NPDiakonhjemmet Hospital · NOKathmandu University · NPOsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University · NOOslo University Hospital · NOUniversity of Bergen · NO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisPelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is internationally recommended for prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence (UI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). However, there is lack of knowledge about PFMT among pregnant Nepalese women. The objectives of this study were to develop a PFMT programme and to assess the feasibility of the programme.

methodsA feasibility study was conducted to address aspects of the PFMT programme provided to pregnant women attending antenatal check-ups at Kathmandu University Dhulikhel Hospital. The women were recruited consecutively from June 2017 to April 2018. The PFMT programme consisted of attending a minimum of four supervised PFMT follow-up visits after inclusion to the programme and performing PFMT daily at home. Feasibility was assessed in terms of the recruitment capability, sample characteristics, data collection procedures, outcome measures, and acceptability (attendance to PFMT visits, PFMT adherence, participant experiences) of the programme. Data were collected using self-reported questionnaires. Educational material (video, leaflet, and exercise diary) was developed in Nepali.

resultsAmong 253 women included, 144 (57%) attended four or more supervised PFMT visits. No significant differences were found in the symptoms of UI (0.89) and POP (0.44) between those attending and those not attending four PFMT visits. Half of the women adhered to 50-100% of PFMT daily at home. The supervised PFMT and the educational material motivated the women to daily PFMT.

conclusionThe PFMT programme was acceptable, at least to those living in the district of the study site. The results and experiences from the current study may guide implementation and future studies on the effectiveness of PFMT in Nepal.

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Pelvic FloorPregnant PeopleExercise TherapyFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansNepalPregnancyFeasibilityNepalPelvic floor muscle trainingPregnantWomen

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