This clinical trial investigates the effects of a 12-week Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) program applied via Action Observation Therapy (AOT) with metaphorical imagery on urinary incontinence, quality of life, and treatment adherence in geriatric women. The study will be conducted between June 2025 and June 2026 in nursing homes in Istanbul, targeting women aged 65 and older who are diagnosed with stress or stress-predominant mixed urinary incontinence, possess normal cognitive function (Standardized Mini Mental Test score ≥ 24), and walk independently. Eligible participants will be divided into groups, where both will undergo a progressive exercise regimen involving twice-weekly 45-50 minute group sessions that advance from supine positions to standing and jumping movements. However, the AOT study group will uniquely perform these exercises while observing and imagining projected metaphor-themed visuals to enhance motor learning and motivation. Efficacy will be evaluated pre- and post-intervention using various standardized tools, including the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20, a 24-hour pad test, the Incontinence Severity Index, the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3, and the Incontinence Quality of Life Scale, to comprehensively assess improvements in incontinence severity, functional status, and overall well-being.
Age range
65 Years – 80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Mini-Mental State Examination
Timeframe: Baseline and after 12-weeks
Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory
Timeframe: Baseline and after 12-weeks
The Incontinence Severity Index
Timeframe: Baseline and after 12-weeks
Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3
Timeframe: Baseline and after 12-weeks