Effect of Exercise Regimen on Stress Urinary Incontinence among Admitted Patients in Selected Hospital

Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) impacts hospitalized patients’ quality of life, causing physical and psychological distress. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured exercise regimen in reducing SUI symptoms. Objectives: To assess the impact of a structured exercise progr...

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Main Authors: Sadhana Adhyapak, Khurshid Jamadar, Pradip Mangarule, Sucheta Yangad, Utkarsh Waghane, Amos P. Talsandekar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1906_24
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Summary:Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) impacts hospitalized patients’ quality of life, causing physical and psychological distress. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured exercise regimen in reducing SUI symptoms. Objectives: To assess the impact of a structured exercise program on SUI severity in hospitalized patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 60 patients randomly assigned to a study group (n=30) receiving a six-week pelvic floor exercise program or a control group (n=30) receiving standard care. SUI severity was measured using the Incontinence Severity Index (ISI) pre- and post-intervention. Results: The study group showed a significant reduction in SUI severity compared to the control group, reflected in lower ISI scores post-intervention. Conclusion: A structured exercise regimen effectively reduced SUI severity in hospitalized patients, supporting its role as a non-invasive management approach.
ISSN:0976-4879
0975-7406