Peterson Jane Anthony
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO, USA.
Urol Nurs. 2008 Oct;28(5):351-6.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem for women. Many women do not seek professional help for UI because of embarrassment or they believe UI is a normal part of aging. Research findings have shown that pelvic floor muscle strengthening is effective in reducing UI in middle-aged and older women. Women engaging in regular, moderately intense physical activity have a lower incidence of UI than sedentary women. Health care providers have a responsibility to facilitate an active lifestyle in their patients and teach the proper techniques to perform effective pelvic floor exercises. With health behavior changes, including moderately intense physical activity, use of pelvic floor strengthening exercises and weight management, as well as avoidance of constipation, women can reduce the incidence of UI.
尿失禁是女性的常见问题。许多女性因尴尬而不寻求专业帮助来解决尿失禁问题，或者她们认为尿失禁是衰老的正常现象。研究结果表明，加强盆底肌肉对减少中老年女性的尿失禁有效。经常进行适度剧烈体育活动的女性比久坐不动的女性尿失禁发生率更低。医疗保健人员有责任促使患者保持积极的生活方式，并教授正确的技巧来进行有效的盆底锻炼。通过改变健康行为，包括适度剧烈的体育活动、进行盆底强化锻炼和体重管理，以及避免便秘，女性可以降低尿失禁的发生率。
