ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2023
Novel online comprehensive pelvic floor therapy program following prostatectomy.
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- Acupuncture combined with pelvic floor muscle training for treating postpartum stress urinary incontinence.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
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Background: Although pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is widely shown to improve post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI), numerous barriers impede access to formal PFMT and include the limited availability of specialized therapists and financial or scheduling barriers. To address these barriers, we developed a novel online program delivering comprehensive long-term PFMT, pelvic floor education (PFE), and dietary/behavioral modification education. This study is a prospective interim analysis of online PFMT/PFE (oPFMT/PFE), with focus on feasibility, satisfaction, and continence outcomes. Methods: Patients anticipating robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) were recruited (6/2021-9/2022) for oPFMT/PFE. oPFMT/PFE comprises a 12-month program of 3 phases, including multiple exercises with varied contraction types and duration, and comprehensive dietary and behavioral technique education. Incontinence and quality of life (QOL) outcomes are assessed at 3 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months following RALP using validated International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (ICIQ-MLUTS) and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) questionnaires and additional items assessing satisfaction, improvement, and daily pad use. Primary study outcomes included ICIQ-MLUTS stress urinary incontinence (SUI) domain score (SDS) and SUI cure [ICIQ SUI domain score (SDS) =0]. Interim 6-month analysis was performed using mixed effects linear regression and mixed effects Poisson regression. Results: Analysis included 21 men (64±6 years). At 6-month follow-up, men undergoing oPFMT/PFE showed significant improvement in SDS compared to the 3-week time point [mean ± standard error (SE) =1.05±0.24 Conclusions: Our novel oPFMT/PFE yields significant improvements to validated urinary incontinence (UI) and QOL measures, providing a valuable and accessible treatment option for PPI.
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