Urinary Incontinence and Transtheoretical Model
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care given online to women with urinary incontinence based on the Transtheoretical (Change) Model.
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Detailed Description
The research was planned as a randomized experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups. The research will be conducted in Kutahya, Turkey.
A total of seven online interviews will be conducted with the women in the experimental group, one of which is pre-test, one is the last interview where the post-tests are applied, and five of which are motivational. Women in the experimental group were interviewed every 2 weeks and the women will be followed up by phone/mail every 2 weeks. A total of two online interviews will be conducted with women in the control group, one of which is a pre-test interview and one is a final interview where post-tests are applied. No application will be made to women in the control group. All online calls to be made will be conducted via the WhatsApp application.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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Experimental: Experimental Women aged 18 and over with urinary incontinence will be taken. A total of seven online interviews will be conducted with the women in the experimental group, one of which is pre-test, one is the last interview where the post-tests are applied, and five of which are motivational. Women in the experimental group were interviewed every 2 weeks and the women will be followed up by phone / mail every 2 weeks. |
Behavioral: Nursing care based on the transtheoretical model
Nursing care consists of urinary incontinence training, motivational interview and telephone/mail counseling processes.
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No Intervention: Control Women aged 18 and over with urinary incontinence will be taken. A total of two online interviews will be conducted with women in the control group, one of which is a pre-test interview and one is a final interview where post-tests are applied. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- prevalence of urinary incontinence [Pre-interview (baseline) and last-interview 3 months after pre-interview (change from baseline at 3 months)]
Urinary incontinence according to International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form
- severity of urinary incontinence [Pre-interview (baseline) and last-interview 3 months after pre-interview (change from baseline at 3 months)]
Urinary incontinence severity according to Incontinence Severity Index
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Quality of life due to urinary incontinence [Pre-interview (baseline) and last-interview 3 months after pre-interview (change from baseline at 3 months)]
Quality of life due to urinary incontinence according to incontinence quality of life scale Incontinence quality of life scale scale consists of 22 questions in total. The questions are scored between 1 and 5 points. The minimum value that can be obtained from the scale is 22, the maximum value is 110. It is seen that the higher the score in this scale, the higher the quality of life of the individual.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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18 years and over women,
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Women who urinary incontinence according to International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form
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Must be literate,
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Must be ability to access and use online education via smart phone, tablet or computer,
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Must not have any communication problems,
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Agreeing to participate in the research,
Exclusion Criteria:
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Pregnant or postpartum period,
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Symptoms of urinary tract infection,
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Any health problem affecting the muscle and / or nervous system,
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Having illness and cough may cause urinary incontinence,
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Using drugs that may cause urinary incontinence such as diuretic, anticholinergic, antidepressant, antiparkinsonian, antihistaminic, sedative, narcotic analgesic
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Women who do not agree to participate in the research
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Kutahya Family Health Centers | Kutahya | Turkey |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Investigators
- Study Director: Ayten Senturk Erenel, Prof., Gazi University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- KutahyaSCO