Adherence to a behavioral program to prevent incontinence

West J Nurs Res. 2007 Feb;29(1):36-56; discussion 57-64. doi: 10.1177/0193945906293793.

Abstract

This exploratory study assesses factors predicting adherence to a behavioral intervention to prevent urinary incontinence. Community-dwelling, post-menopausal women (N = 164) were taught pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and bladder training (BT) and followed with surveys for 1 year. Content analysis of open-ended responses coded descriptions of approaches participants used to incorporate PFMT into daily life. Exploratory bivariate and logistic regression analyses determined predictors of approach used and adherence. Results indicate women incorporated PFMT into their lives using either a routine or ad hoc approach. Those using a routine approach at 3 months were 12 times more likely to adhere (odds ratio [OR] = 12.4, confidence interval [CI] = 4.0-38.8, p < .001) at a high level at 3 months and significantly more likely to maintain that level 12 months post-intervention (OR = 2.7, CI = 1.2-6.0, p < .014). Practicing BT was related to high adherence.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Behavior Therapy* / methods
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Exercise Therapy* / methods
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Logistic Models
  • Middle Aged
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Odds Ratio
  • Patient Compliance / psychology*
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods
  • Pelvic Floor
  • Prevalence
  • Qualitative Research
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Toilet Training
  • Urinary Incontinence / diagnosis
  • Urinary Incontinence / prevention & control*
  • Urinary Incontinence / psychology*