The Relationship Between Urinary Incontinence and Motor Symptoms

The Relationship Between Urinary Incontinence and Motor Symptoms in Individuals With Stroke

There is no study in the literature examining the relationship between urinary incontinence and motor symptoms in individuals with stroke. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between urinary incontinence and spasticity, balance and walking, which negatively affect quality of life and functional performance after stroke.

Evaluation parameters used in the study:

Modified Rankin Score 24 hours pad test Tinetti Balance and Gait Scale Modified Ashworth scale Danish Prostatic Symptom Score

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being 18 years old, having a stroke history of at least 3 months, having had only one stroke, scoring between 0-2 points according to MRS, being able to stand and walk independently or with a walking aid, being able to speak Turkish.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those with incomprehensible speech disorders,
• Those who have additional neurological diseases other than stroke,
• orthopedic, cardiovascular, etc., which may cause balance disorders. those with illnesses,
• those who are pregnant,
• Those with vision and hearing loss