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Comparison of Kegel exercises and a combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmart biofeedback device in the treatment of static urinary incontinence
Begic M, Kapidzic-Basic N, Hotic-Hadziefendic A, Konjic A, Bojinovic-Rodic D, Hudic I
Medicinski Glasnik 2023 Aug 1;20(2):Epub
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

AIM: To determine which of the two methods, Kegel exercises or combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmart biofeedback device, has better therapeutic effects on the symptoms of SUI in females. METHODS: Fifty female patients with SUI were randomly divided into two groups: 25 treated with Kegel exercises, and 25 with the combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmart biofeedback device. Patients in both groups performed Kegel exercises 30 minutes daily for 30 days. Patients in the second group, in addition to Kegel exercises, applied the KegelSmart device intravaginally for 20 minutes daily for 30 days. All patients filled out a questionnaire based on 12 questions consisting of an objective and a subjective component. RESULTS: The basic characteristics of the patients from both groups were not statistically significantly different: age 55.16 versus 54.52 years; number of births 1.80 versus 1.96; body mass index 29.12 versus 28.40. There was a statistically significant reduction in the values of all analysed objective and subjective parameters in the group treated with combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmart biofeedback device compared to Kegel exercises group. CONCLUSION: Combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmart biofeedback device has better therapeutic effects than Kegel exercises on the objective and subjective symptoms of SUI.

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