ObjectiveTo develop a classification scale for manometry of pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in Brazilian women, according to the modified Oxford scale.MethodsA cross sectional study, with 288 women enrolled in the Maternity, Natal, Brazil. Manometry and PFM strength data were collected and classified according to the modified Oxford scale. A simple linear regression was performed to determine the classification scale of manometry using the modified Oxford scale as the explanatory variable and the arithmetic mean of the manometry measurements as the response variable.ResultsThe average age was 52.80 (±8.78; CI: 51.67–53.93) years. Manometry showed an average of 35.1 (±22.7; CI: 32.1–38.0) cmH2O and most women (29.7%) scored grade 3 on the modified Oxford scale. According to the proposed scale, values between 7.5 to 14.5 cmH2O correspond to very weak pressure; 14.6 to 26.5 cmH2O represent weak pressure; 26.6 to 41.5 cmH2O represent moderate pressure; 41.6 to 60.5 cmH2O represent good pressure, and values above 60.6 cmH2O correspond to strong pressure.ConclusionManometry values were rated on a five-point scale. It is possible to rank the pressure levels performed by voluntary contraction of PFM with this new scale.
OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da terapia comportamental associada à neuromodulação na bexiga e intestino neurogênicos na Doença de Parkinson. MÉTODOS: Trata- se de um estudo piloto. Os participantes, após assinarem o termo de consentimento, foram submetidos a avaliação das funções eliminatórias, qualidade de vida e estágio da doença por meio de instrumentos específicos. Os sujeitos realizaram dezesseis sessões de neuromodulação parassacral e acompanhamento da terapêutica comportamental. RESULTADOS: Na reavaliação apresentaram melhoras dos sintomas urinários, evacuatórios e dos domínios de qualidade de vida. Foi apresentado também aumento da capacidade vesical que embora não significativos já expressam melhora do quadro clínico expresso pelo paciente. Também observou-se melhora para frequência evacuatória, consistência das fezes e eliminação do esforço para evacuar. CONCLUSÃO: Sugere-se que a neuromodulação acrescida da terapêutica comportamental é uma técnica de baixo custo e com resultados significativos para os sintomas urinários e melhora dos valores de atividade de vida diária, bem-estar emocional, estigma, suporte social, cognição, comunicação e desconforto corporal medidos para qualidade de vida.
Introduction: There are risk factors causing urinary symptoms associated with childbirth. The aim was to investigate the presence of urinary symptoms in postpartum. Methods: Prospective cohort study was undertaken. The women were evaluated three times. The first interview was face-to-face at 2 days after the childbirth. At 2 and 8 weeks after delivery, the patients were interviewed by telephone. Results: 132 women were divided into two groups according to the mode of delivery: VG (vaginal delivery group) and CG (cesarean group). The average age of the women was 25.54 (±5.65) years in VG and 25.23 (±5.26) years in CG (p = 0.869). The most frequent symptom in both groups was nocturia. Conclusion: urinary symptoms tend to worsen throughout the postpartum period, regardless of the mode of delivery.
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