Identification of Factors Related to UI in Patients With MS and EMG Assessment of PFM Activity

Identification of Factors Related to Urinary Incontinence in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Electromyographic Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study

The study aimed to explore the link between urinary incontinence (UI) severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), electromyography (EMG) findings, and other relevant factors.

The study will consist of a cross-sectional observational analysis involving a cohort of 47 PwMS. The assessment will be employed various instruments, including the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score (NBSS), International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7), International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), EMG.

Inclusion Criteria:

• having an MS diagnosis according to the 2017 revised McDonald criteria,
• experiencing symptoms of UI as defined by the International Continence Society (ICS),
• having an EDSS score below 6.5,
• PwMS with no communication issues.

Exclusion Criteria:

• PwMS who did not give consent to participate,
• those with medication changes in the past 6 months,
• pregnant PwMS,
• recent vaginal or caesarean deliveries within 6 months,
• pelvic organ prolapse,
• urinary tract infection,
• recent attack history in the past month.