Continence: Bowel and Bladder and Physical Function Decline in Women

Hassani, Daisy; Arya, Lily A.; Andy, Uduak U.

doi:10.1007/s13670-020-00313-x

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“…National Institute on Aging (NIA) and National Council on Aging (NCA) report that physical health involves many aspects of life such as: sleep well, eating well, and being physically active [ 38 , 39 ]. For older adults, not only eating well, but also healthy bowel and bladder function has the potential to have a marked impact on physical health [ 40 ]. In a previous study [ 41 ], a single-item of subjective health status was used as a tool to identify how individuals perceive their own health status.…”

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Association between Loneliness and Depression among Community-Dwelling Older Women Living Alone in South Korea: The Mediating Effects of Subjective Physical Health, Resilience, and Social Support

Lim

Baek

Lee

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Social isolation and loneliness are the key risk factors for depression in late life. Older adults living alone and socially isolated are at greater risk for physical and mental health. This study aims to examine the mediating effects of subjective physical health, resilience, and social support on the association between loneliness and depression among the elderly female population living alone in South Korea. We included a total of 308 older women aged 60 years or older who live alone in a medium-sized city in South Korea. The survey data was collected using the validated survey instruments between November 2015 and April 2016. A parallel mediation model was performed to investigate whether physical health, resilience, and social support had mediating effects on the association of loneliness with depression. The findings of this study showed that loneliness was directly and indirectly associated with depression through its association with the subjective physical health, resilience, and social support among the older female population living alone. Our results suggest the importance of supporting community-based programs to improve physical and mental health of the elderly people as a way to minimize the level of loneliness and prevent depression.

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Association between Loneliness and Depression among Community-Dwelling Older Women Living Alone in South Korea: The Mediating Effects of Subjective Physical Health, Resilience, and Social Support

Lim

Baek

Lee

et al. 2022

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“…The relationship of LUTS, specifically UI, with declining physical function is thought to be bidirectional and may be amenable to physical activity interventions although there are few prospective data on these relationships. 19 PV muscle tear has been identified as a risk factor for two important pelvic floor disorders: POP and possibly stress UI. [20][21][22][23] PFMP may occur in conjunction with, or as sequelae of, diseases of the urinary, genital, colorectal, or MSK systems, or it may arise independently and has been observed in patients with LUTS and pelvic floor dysfunction.…”

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“…The SPPB is an objective assessment of physical function which decreases with age. The relationship of LUTS, specifically UI, with declining physical function is thought to be bidirectional and may be amenable to physical activity interventions although there are few prospective data on these relationships 19 …”

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The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in‐person assessment and biospecimen collection

Brubaker,

Barthold,

Fitzgerald

et al. 2022

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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Objectives To describe the methods for the in‐person assessment of the RISE FOR HEALTH (RISE) study, a population‐based multicenter prospective cohort study designed to identify factors that promote bladder health and/or prevent lower urinary tract symptoms in adult women, conducted by the Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium (PLUS). Methods and results A subset of RISE participants who express interest in the in‐person assessment will be screened to ensure eligibility (planned n = 525). Eligible consenting participants are asked to complete 15 physical assessments in addition to height and weight, to assess pelvic floor muscle function, musculoskeletal (MSK) status, and pain, and to provide urogenital microbiome samples. Pelvic floor muscle assessments include presence of prolapse, strength, levator attachment integrity (tear) and myofascial pain. MSK tests evaluate core stability, lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and hip pain and function. Participants are asked to complete the Short Physical Performance Battery to measure balance, lower extremity strength, and functional capacity. All participants are asked to provide a voided urine sample and a vaginal swab for microbiome analyses; a subset of 100 are asked to contribute additional samples for feasibility and validation of a home collection of urinary, vaginal, and fecal biospecimens. Results Online and in‐person training sessions were used to certify research staff at each clinical center before the start of RISE in‐person assessments. Standardized protocols and data collection methods are employed uniformly across sites. Conclusions The RISE in‐person assessment is an integral portion of the overall population‐based RISE study and represents an innovative approach to assessing factors hypothesized to promote bladder health and/or prevent lower urinary tract symptoms. Data collected from this assessment will be used to prioritize future research questions and prevention strategies and interventions. This description of the assessment methods is intended to provide methodologic transparency and inform other researchers who join efforts to understand and improve bladder health.

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“…However, the sudden onset and fl uctuation of symptoms around lockdown periods imply that the symptoms were related to other factors such as pandemic lockdown related changes in anxiety and lifestyle [22].…”

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The influence of COVID-19 restrictions on bladder and bowel symptoms: A Case Report

Nativ¹,

Appel²,

Shabataev³

et al. 2021

Arch Urol Res

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Background:The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected millions around the globe. The infection and the restrictions applied to eradicate it carry with them physical and mental consequences related to stress and change of daily habits.In our case report, we describe the effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on urinary and bowel symptoms, as well as the mental health.Our patient was followed during a period of three lockdowns. Urinary and bowel symptoms as well as mental health were reported by a pelvic fl oor physiotherapist, using validated questionnaires, throughout lockdown and non-lockdown periods.Results: Our results show that during lockdown periods, there is a transient decrease in patient's quality of life, which improved in the non-lockdown periods. Conclusion:COVID-19 restrictions alter patient's physical and mental health, indirectly related to the viral infection. Many patients may suffer from worsening urinary, bowel and mental symptoms that may need closer surveillance during lockdown periods. Healthcare workers should emphasize the importance of keeping a routine during lockdown periods and preventive measures should be taken in the form of home exercises instructions and phone follow up.

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Continence: Bowel and Bladder and Physical Function Decline in Women

Cited by 4 publications

References 86 publications

Association between Loneliness and Depression among Community-Dwelling Older Women Living Alone in South Korea: The Mediating Effects of Subjective Physical Health, Resilience, and Social Support

Association between Loneliness and Depression among Community-Dwelling Older Women Living Alone in South Korea: The Mediating Effects of Subjective Physical Health, Resilience, and Social Support

The RISE FOR HEALTH study: Methods for in‐person assessment and biospecimen collection

The influence of COVID-19 restrictions on bladder and bowel symptoms: A Case Report

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