Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
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Lecturer, Medical Surgical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing Specialty, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
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Lecturer of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
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A fellow in Community Health Nursing at Minia University Hospitals, Minia University, Egypt and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Nursing, Jerash University, Jordan.
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Assistant professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Egypt
Abstract
Background: The high prevalence and under-treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms among adults in Egypt underscore a pressing public health concern. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) offers a non-pharmacological, low-cost option for symptom relief and enhances the quality of life for these patients. Aim: Evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training on bladder symptoms severity and quality of life among patients with overactive bladder. Methods: A quasi-experimental study (two groups) was conducted at the urology outpatient clinic of Minia urology and kidney University Hospital in Egypt., involving 60 adult patients diagnosed with overactive bladder. Data collected through five tools were used: Socio demographic and clinical data, Overactive Bladder Questionnaire, The Patient Perception of Bladder Condition, Intensity of Urgency Scale, and the quality-of-life questionnaire. Results: Most of the intervention group had mild bladder symptoms, whereas the majority in the control group continued to report severe symptoms post-intervention of pelvic floor muscle training exercise, with highly statistically significant differences. The results demonstrated notable improvements in quality of life for the intervention group following pelvic floor muscle training compared to the control group. These differences were statistically significant. Conclusion: Pelvic floor muscle training significantly reduces bladder symptom severity in patients with overactive bladder and make enhancement in overall quality of life. These findings underscore PFMT as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for OAB. Recommendations: Healthcare providers should implement nurse training programs to teach pelvic floor muscle exercises to OAB patients. Health organizations must develop tailored educational materials, public awareness campaigns, and ensure urology clinics have specialized nurses for patient guidance. Further research should assess OAB prevalence in Egypt and validate findings through larger-scale studies.
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