Significant improvement in the quality of life in women treated with a novel disposable intravaginal device for stress urinary incontinence |
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Authors: | Elan Ziv Stuart L. Stanton Joseph Abarbanel |
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Affiliation: | (1) Urogynecology Service, Assuta Medical Centers, Tel Aviv, Israel;(2) Urogynaecology 43, 43 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8AE, UK;(3) Department of Urology, Rabin Medical Center, Hasharon Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel;(4) 8 Hailanot Street, Givat Habroshim, Ramat Gan, 52648, Israel |
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Abstract: | Introduction and hypothesis The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life (QoL) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) while using a novel disposable intravaginal device. Methods Fifty women with severe SUI who completed a 7-day control period followed by a 28-day device usage period underwent QoL assessments based on two validated questionnaires, the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6). Results Mean total score for the IIQ-7 decreased from 41.8 ± 24.1 to 4.4 ± 8.7 at the pre- and poststudy visits, respectively (P < 0.001). The mean total score for the UDI-6 decreased from 48.2 ± 16.1 to 11.5 ± 11.9 at the pre- and poststudy visits, respectively (P < 0.001). Statistically significant decreases in most subscale scores were observed by the end of the study for both questionnaires (all P values <0.001). Conclusion The novel disposable intravaginal device significantly improved QoL in women with SUI. |
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Keywords: | Intravaginal device Quality of life (QoL) Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) |
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