Abstract:

Purpose: Urinary incontinence (URI) is defined as a state of unwanted urinary loss, which is very common in women and elderly people, which can be objectively shown. When treatment is planned, it must necessarily include pelvic base muscle exercise (PTKE). In this study, we aimed to reveal the quality of life and the emotional state of patients with AI and their influential factors and exercise awareness. Method: 40 women who were members of the study were included. The demographic characteristics of the patients, the Incontinence Violence Index, Beck Depression Scale, and the Incontinence Quality Life Scale, are filled in. The average age of patients was 57.2 (36-79) 5% of patients were treated with PTKE. The work score was 12.5 percent light, 45 percent medium, 25 percent severe and 17.5 percent very severe. According to the BMI scores, 32,5 percent of patients were normal, 30 percent were mild, 32,5 percent were medium, and 5 percent were severe depression.  The total score was 66.3 while the median values were 67.5, the low score of behavior limitation (DS) was 57.5, the low score of psychosocial influence (PS) was 81.1, the low score of social isolation (SI) was 66. A statistically significant correlation between the quality of life and the severity of incontinence was established in patients with incontinence (July 0,05). There was a statistically meaningful correlation between the BDÖ and the YYKÖ (July 0,05). The result: Urinary incontinence negatively affects the quality of life and emotional condition of female patients. Most patients are unconscious of treatment with exercise. We believe that more successful results will be obtained from an interdisciplinary perspective on the importance and necessity of pelvic rehabilitation.

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