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This study aims to investigate the effect of Su Jok therapy, a complementary medicine practice, on urinary incontinence and quality of life among postmenopausal women. A total of 120 participants will be included in the study, with 60 in the intervention group and 60 in the control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive Su Jok seed therapy applied to the hand reflex points corresponding to the bladder. The therapy will be administered by the researcher and then taught to the participants, who will continue the application for 15 days. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, day 15, and day 30 using validated questionnaires.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Intervention | Experimental | Participants in the intervention group will receive seed therapy using apple seeds applied to specific hand points corresponding to the bladder area. |
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| Control | No Intervention | standard care |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sujok therapy | Other | Participants in the intervention group will receive seed therapy using apple seeds applied to specific hand points corresponding to the bladder area. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in urinary incontinence symptoms measured by the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF) | Description: The ICIQ-SF is a 4-item questionnaire used to evaluate the severity and impact of urinary incontinence. Scoring: Scores range from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating more severe urinary incontinence. Unit of Measure: Points on a scale | At baseline, 15 days and 30 days after intervention |
| Change in quality of life measured by the Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL) | Description: The I-QOL assesses quality of life, including behavioral limitation, psychosocial impact, and social isolation, in postmenopausal women with urinary incontinence. Scoring: Domain scores range from 0 to 100, where higher scores represent a poorer quality of life. Unit of Measure: Total score (0-100) | At baseline, 15 days and 30 days after intervention |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Women under 65 years of age in the postmenopausal period, Literate, No speech or communication impairment
Exclusion Criteria:
Use of diuretics
Presence of nephrotic syndrome
Diagnosis of diabetes or hypertension
Symptoms of urinary tract infection
Diagnosis of psychiatric illness
History of urinary tract surgery
Diagnosed urinary prolapse
Failure to complete the intervention
postmenopausal women
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Inonu University | Battalgazi | Malatya | 44280 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D014549 | Urinary Incontinence |
| ID | Term |
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| D014555 | Urination Disorders |
| D014570 | Urologic Diseases |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
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Participants in the experimental group will receive Su Jok seed therapy using apple seeds applied to the hand point that reflects the bladder. Participants will be trained to perform the therapy themselves and will apply it daily for 15 days. They will be reminded via daily messages and monitored for adherence.
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| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D059411 | Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms |
| D020924 | Urological Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |