Effects of Information, Motivation, Behavioral Skills Model on Urinary Incontinence in Men With Overactive Bladder...

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Behavioral Science
• Public Health

Background:

• Overactive bladder (OAB) with urge incontinence significantly impacts men's daily lives and quality of life.
• Current management often focuses on standard care, with limited exploration of behavioral interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of an Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills (IMB) model-based intervention for men with OAB and urge incontinence.
• To assess the intervention's impact on incontinence symptoms, daily activity impact, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

• A parallel-group, open-label, randomized-controlled trial involving 60 adult male patients with OAB and urge incontinence.
• Participants were randomized to receive either an IMB model-based intervention or standard OAB management.
• Outcomes, including urinary incontinence severity (ICIQ-SF), were measured before and 6 months post-intervention.

Main Results:

• The IMB model group showed significantly lower International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) scores post-intervention compared to the control group.
• Knowledge scores significantly increased in both groups, with the intervention group demonstrating higher post-intervention scores.
• The intervention effectively reduced the severity of bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms.

Conclusions:

• A structured behavioral intervention grounded in the IMB model offers a significant benefit for adult males experiencing OAB and urge incontinence.
• This intervention is more effective than standard care in alleviating bothersome urinary incontinence symptoms.
• The IMB model provides a valuable framework for improving outcomes in male OAB patients.