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Folia Medica Indonesiana

ISSN 0303-7932

Vol. 42 / No. 2 / Published : 2006-04

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Original Article :

The effect of kegel on management of urine elimination problems for elderly a quasy–experimental study

Author :

  1. Nursalam*1
  2. Joni Haryanto*2
  3. I Ketut Dira*3
  1. School of Nursing Airlangga University School of Medicine
  2. School of Nursing Airlangga University School of Medicine
  3. School of Nursing Airlangga University School of Medicine

Abstract :

The objective of the study was to explain the effect of Kegel exercise on the urinary incontinence for the elderly. Researcher also identified related factors that contributed to urinary incontinence stress issues. Quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Thirty elderly were chosen to be samples. Questionnaires and observation were used to measure the incontinency pre- and post intervention. Kegel exercise was performed for four weeks. Data were analysed by using Wilcoxon sign rank test with significance level of p ≤ 0.05. Results showed that age and sex were significant factors affecting the urinary incontinency. Kegel exercise is beneficial for urinary disorders among elderly who lived in the Elderly House, especially in urine management (p = 0.002), elimination (p = 0.0025), and incontinence (p = 0.00025). In conclusion, Kegel exercises applied periodically for elderly in Elderly House is beneficial to curb the urinary incontinence stress issues. It is recommended that Kegel exercise should be applied as routine exercises and also to be standard operation for caring the elderly

Keyword :

Kegel exercise, urine elimination, elderly,


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