Karla Rebullar, Delaney J Orcutt, Melissa R Kaufman, Roger R Dmochowski, Elisabeth M Sebesta
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Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis: Urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) are debilitating conditions affecting patients' quality of life (QOL). Dual incontinence (DI) of both urine and stool represents an additional burden. We compare the physical and mental health of patients with UI, FI, and DI. We hypothesize that DI might be associated with increased psychosocial burden.
Methods: Patients completed online questionnaires on sociodemographics, urinary and bowel symptoms, and psychosocial comorbidity. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measures physical and mental health, anxiety, depression, stress, and instrumental support was used to assess psychosocial burden. Responses including PROMIS measures were compared between those with no incontinence (NI), those with UI, those with FI, and those with DI.
Results: A total of 3620 respondents completed the study, the majority of whom were female (78%), and white (84%). Age and BMI were different among groups, with the DI group having the oldest mean age (54 years) and highest mean BMI (29 kg/m2). PROMIS scores were significantly different across groups, with DI having the lowest physical and mental health scores (i.e. poorest health), and highest stress and depression scores (i.e. greatest burden). This remains true when DI is compared only with NI or UI; however, results were similar for most measures between DI and FI, suggesting that the burden might largely be driven by FI.
Conclusions: Dual incontinence results in worse patient-reported physical and mental health, and higher psychosocial burden. In our cohort, it appears that the psychosocial burden may be largely driven by the FI component of DI. Thus, addressing FI in our patients with DI may help improve QOL.
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The International Urogynecology Journal is the official journal of the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA).The International Urogynecology Journal has evolved in response to a perceived need amongst the clinicians, scientists, and researchers active in the field of urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders. Gynecologists, urologists, physiotherapists, nurses and basic scientists require regular means of communication within this field of pelvic floor dysfunction to express new ideas and research, and to review clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of women with disorders of the pelvic floor. This Journal has adopted the peer review process for all original contributions and will maintain high standards with regard to the research published therein. The clinical approach to urogynecology and pelvic floor disorders will be emphasized with each issue containing clinically relevant material that will be immediately applicable for clinical medicine. This publication covers all aspects of the field in an interdisciplinary fashion