EFFECT ON QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER PROSTATECTOMY

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the effect of pelvic floor exercises (PTE) on urinary incontinence and quality of life (QOL) after radical prostatectomy (RP). Methods: This randomized controlled, single-blind, experimental study was completed with a total of 33 RP patients, 18 of whom were interventions, and 15 were controls. The intervention group was given pelvic floor exercises (PTE) training in the preoperative period, regular PTE was performed three times a day for six months in the postoperative period, and the continuity of the exercises was checked by telephone. On the other hand, no intervention was applied to the control group other than routine treatment.

Pelvic floor exercises (PTE) training in the preoperative period, regular PTE was performed three times a day for 6 months in the postoperative period, and the continuity of the exercises was checked by telephone

Regular Pelvic floor exercises was performed three times a day for six months in the postoperative period

It measures the quality of life of individuals in 7 dimensions. These dimensions are physical function, social function, role limitations due to physical functions, role limitations due to emotional problems, mental health energy/vitality, pain and general perception of health. Instead of giving only a single total score, the scale is for each subscale. gives a total score separately. Subscales evaluate health from 0 to 100. "0 points" denotes the worst health condition, and "100 points" denotes the best health condition.

It measures the quality of life of individuals in 7 dimensions. These dimensions are physical function, social function, role limitations due to physical functions, role limitations due to emotional problems, mental health energy/vitality, pain and general perception of health. Instead of giving only a single total score, the scale is for each subscale. gives a total score separately. Subscales evaluate health from 0 to 100. "0 points" denotes the worst health condition, and "100 points" denotes the best health condition.

It measures the quality of life of individuals in 7 dimensions. These dimensions are physical function, social function, role limitations due to physical functions, role limitations due to emotional problems, mental health energy/vitality, pain and general perception of health. Instead of giving only a single total score, the scale is for each subscale. gives a total score separately. Subscales evaluate health from 0 to 100. "0 points" denotes the worst health condition, and "100 points" denotes the best health condition.

It measures the quality of life of individuals in 7 dimensions. These dimensions are physical function, social function, role limitations due to physical functions, role limitations due to emotional problems, mental health energy/vitality, pain and general perception of health. Instead of giving only a single total score, the scale is for each subscale. gives a total score separately. Subscales evaluate health from 0 to 100. "0 points" denotes the worst health condition, and "100 points" denotes the best health condition.

Used to determine clinical incontinence. The OAB- V8 inquiry form determined the severity of the patients' complaints, none (0); very few (1); a little (2); quite a few (3); many (4); and it consists of 8 questions that can be graded as too many (5). The total score ranges from 0 to 40.

Used to determine clinical incontinence. The OAB- V8 inquiry form determined the severity of the patients' complaints, none (0); very few (1); a little (2); quite a few (3); many (4); and it consists of 8 questions that can be graded as too many (5). The total score ranges from 0 to 40.

Used to determine clinical incontinence. The OAB- V8 inquiry form determined the severity of the patients' complaints, none (0); very few (1); a little (2); quite a few (3); many (4); and it consists of 8 questions that can be graded as too many (5). The total score ranges from 0 to 40.

Used to determine clinical incontinence. The OAB- V8 inquiry form determined the severity of the patients' complaints, none (0); very few (1); a little (2); quite a few (3); many (4); and it consists of 8 questions that can be graded as too many (5). The total score ranges from 0 to 40.

It determines how incontinence affects an individual's life. The survey consists of 8 questions and 3 parts. Point values between 0 and 28 can be obtained from the questionnaire. A high total score indicates an increase in the negative impact of incontinence on the patient.

It determines how incontinence affects an individual's life. The survey consists of 8 questions and 3 parts. Point values between 0 and 28 can be obtained from the questionnaire. A high total score indicates an increase in the negative impact of incontinence on the patient.

It determines how incontinence affects an individual's life. The survey consists of 8 questions and 3 parts. Point values between 0 and 28 can be obtained from the questionnaire. A high total score indicates an increase in the negative impact of incontinence on the patient.

It determines how incontinence affects an individual's life. The survey consists of 8 questions and 3 parts. Point values between 0 and 28 can be obtained from the questionnaire. A high total score indicates an increase in the negative impact of incontinence on the patient.

Inclusion Criteria: Being literate, Having the mental competence to understand the questions, Radical prostatectomy was performed due to the diagnosis of localized prostate cancer, Continuing post-operative follow-up, No incontinence problem before surgery, Anatomically free of genito-urinary system pathology, Those who volunteered to participate in the study were recruited. Exclusion Criteria: - With bladder insufficiency (dysfunction), • Individuals with a different type of incontinence problem such as stress incontinence, neurogenic bladder were not included in the study.

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