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Pelvic floor muscle exercise combined with symptom self-management significantly improved urinary continence and quality of life for prostate cancer patients. This intervention, delivered via peer support, offered lasting benefits in managing incontinence symptoms.

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  • Urology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

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  • Prostate cancer treatments often lead to persistent urinary incontinence, impacting patients' quality of life.
  • Effective management strategies for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence are crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a combined intervention of pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) and symptom self-management for urinary continence and quality of life in prostate cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 279 prostate cancer patients with urinary incontinence.
  • Intervention groups received biofeedback-assisted PFME plus either a support group or telephone contact for symptom self-management over 3 months.
  • A control group received usual care without intervention. Assessments included urinary leakage and quality of life at baseline, 3, and 6 months.

Main Results:

  • Both intervention groups showed reduced urinary leakage frequency at 3 months compared to usual care.
  • The PFME plus support group demonstrated significantly lower leakage volume at 6 months.
  • Intervention groups reported less symptom severity and fewer incontinence problems at 6 months.

Conclusions:

  • Pelvic floor muscle exercise combined with symptom self-management, particularly in a peer support setting, effectively improves urinary continence.
  • This integrated approach enhances the quality of life for patients experiencing urinary incontinence after prostate cancer treatment.