Impact of Stress Urinary Incontinence on Women's Quality of Life
Author Information
Author(s): Gil Karen M, Somerville Amber M, Cichowski Sara, Savitski Jennifer L
Primary Institution: Akron General Medical Center, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Pharmacy
Hypothesis
How does stress urinary incontinence affect the quality of life in women seeking surgical treatment?
Conclusion
Surgical treatment significantly improves health-related quality of life scores in women with stress urinary incontinence.
Supporting Evidence
- 12 studies reported statistically significant improvements in quality of life scores after surgery.
- Cure rates for surgical treatment ranged from 46% to 97%.
- Satisfaction with the surgical procedure was reported between 84% and 91%.
Takeaway
Women with stress urinary incontinence often feel very bothered by their symptoms, and surgery can help them feel much better.
Methodology
PubMed searches were conducted for studies on quality of life and distress related to urinary incontinence, focusing on validated instruments.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported measures of quality of life and distress.
Limitations
The review included only studies using validated instruments and did not assess the reasons why some women do not seek treatment.
Participant Demographics
Women seeking surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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