Urinary incontinence: Pelvic floor muscle and behavioral training for women

Nurse Pract. 2018 Jan 15;43(1):21-25. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000527571.66854.0d.

Abstract

Primary care NPs play a significant role in recognizing and implementing strategies for urinary incontinence (UI) management. The American College of Physicians recommends pelvic floor muscle and behavioral training as initial treatment for UI. This article provides practical tips that can help improve urinary continence.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Behavior Therapy / standards*
  • Exercise Therapy / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Floor / physiology*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Primary Health Care / standards*
  • United States
  • Urinary Incontinence / therapy*