Evaluation of quality of life and intervention measures of female patients with urinary incontinence

Objective To explore the impact of urinary incontinence on women's quality of life, and the effective measures to improve it. Methods We conducted a comprehensive literature review to analyze the present research about quality of life on urinary incontinent women and interventions for improving it. Results Urinary incontinence influenced patients' quality of life in many aspects, especially in their physical health, mental health, daily living and sexual life. Regular pelvic floor muscle training could prevent and control the incontinence symptoms and improve patients' quality of life. Conclusions It is necessary to carry on a series of activities to propagandize that urinary incontinence can be treated, effective measures should be taken to prevent and manage urinary incontinence in order to improve quality of life in urinary incontinent women. Key words: Female;  Urinary incontinence;  Quality of life