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Improvements in physical activity and functioning after undergoing midurethral sling procedure for urinary
Vivian W Sung1, Nadine Kassis, Christina A Raker
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women and Infants Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA. vsung@wihri.org
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|August 24, 2012
Summary
Midurethral sling surgery improved physical activity and functioning in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Postoperative improvements were linked to better incontinence symptom management and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pelvic Floor Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) significantly impacts women's quality of life, often limiting physical activity.
- Midurethral sling procedures are common surgical interventions for SUI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of midurethral sling on leisure physical activity and physical functioning in women with SUI.
- To identify risk factors for inadequate physical activity after surgery.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study involving women undergoing midurethral sling for SUI.
- Validated questionnaires assessed incontinence, physical activity, and functioning at baseline and 6 months post-surgery.
- Multiple logistic and linear regression analyses were used.
Main Results:
- Leisure physical activity levels improved post-surgery, with a decrease in sedentary individuals and an increase in sufficient activity levels.
- Median energy expenditure from physical activity increased significantly (P=.04).
- Physical functioning scores showed significant improvement (P<.001).
Conclusions:
- Midurethral sling surgery positively impacts leisure physical activity and physical functioning in women with SUI.
- Improvements in incontinence severity and its impact on life correlate with enhanced physical activity and functioning.
