Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing

Original Articles

Urinary Incontinence: Prevalence and Knowledge Among Community-Dwelling Korean Women Aged 55 and Over: Jin Sun Kim, Eun Hyun Lee, Hyung Cheol Park; Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2004;34(4):609-616. Published online March 28, 2017; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2004.34.4.609

Purpose

The prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) among community-dwelling older women in Korea is not well known. This study examined the prevalence of UI and UI-related knowledge among community-dwelling Korean women aged 55 and over.

Method

A cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study was conducted. Data were collected from 276 women aged 55 and over in a metropolitan city using a structured questionnaire.

Result

Of 276 respondents, 28.3% (n=78) reported experiencing UI. More than 50% of respondents incorrectly agreed with the statement that UI is the result of normal aging, with only 20.9% realizing that there is an exercise that can control urine leaks when one coughs, sneezes, or laughs. Older women who had sought treatment had higher mean score for UI-related knowledge.

Conclusion

This study revealed substantial misconception about UI among community dwelling older women, demonstrating that comprehensive educational programs need to be developed to increase knowledge of UI.

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Effects of a Strengthening Program for Lower Back in Older Women with Chronic Low Back Pain: Hee-Kyoung Hyoung; J Korean Acad Nurs 2008;38(6):902-913. Published online December 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2008.38.6.902

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to identify effects of a strengthening program for the lower back in older women with chronic low back pain.

Methods

The research design was a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest experiment. The experimental group consisted of 16 older women and the control group, 14, all of whom had experienced low back pain for at least 3 months. The strengthening program for the lower back included lumbar stabilization exercises and education on pain management in daily living. For an 8 week period, exercises were done 3 days a week and on one day education was also given.

Results

Pain and disability scores decreased significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group. Flexibility, life satisfaction and lumbar muscle strength scores increased significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group.

Conclusion

Low back pain and disability can be relieved, and flexibility, muscle strength, and life satisfaction increased through a program to strengthen the lower back. It is suggested that a program to strengthen the lower back would be an effective nursing intervention for older women with low back pain.

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