Afifeh Rahmanian
West Indies
Research Article
Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Females with Diabetic Mellitus (Type 2)
Author(s): Marzieh Kargar Jahromi, Somayeh Ramezanli, Leila Taheri and Afifeh RahmanianMarzieh Kargar Jahromi, Somayeh Ramezanli, Leila Taheri and Afifeh Rahmanian
Background and objectives: Stress urinary incontinence is involuntary loss of urine with sneezing, coughing and effort and is a frequent and bothersome symptom that is common in the elderly population. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of Pelvic floor muscle exercises and bladder training on quality of life of the diabetic elderly females with stress urinary incontinence in jahrom city (Shiraz), Iran, 2013.
Material and methods: The study was conducted from May to September, 2013 at the 3 health centers in Jahrom city. The instruments used for the study were the Questionnaire for urinary incontinence diagnoses (QUID) and Incontinence Quality of life Questionnaire (I-QOL). Quid questionnaire was used for choosing the type of incontinence in the elderly females. After an explanation of the aim of the study by the researcher, 60 participa.. View More»
