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Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression
Abstract
Risk factors and prognostic assessments were examined, none exhibited as significant a correlation with incontinence as hysterectomy did. This finding underlines the complexity of incontinence as a multifactorial condition. Our study advocates for preoperative counseling on the potential risk of incontinence, especially for women considering hysterectomy. The development of comprehensive risk assessment tools incorporating surgical history is recommended to aid clinicians in predicting postoperative incontinence. This study investigated the outcomes of Transobturator Tape (TOT) surgery for incontinence. Researchers looked back at medical records (retrospective) and divided patients into two groups: those who only had TOT (73 patients) and those who had TOT with additional pelvic floor repair (178 patients). They carefully documented various patient details like age, weight, and medical history to understand if these factors influence the surgery's effectiveness affect incontinence. More women received combined TOT and pelvic reconstruction surgery, suggesting a preference for treating complex cases. The procedures had a low complication rate. Combined surgery resulted in slightly better perceived improvement. Patients with complications reported lower satisfaction. Other factors like childbirth history or marital status had minimal impact. The study identified a significant association between prior hysterectomy and increased risk of incontinence after TOT surgery. This study underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of urinary incontinence, emphasizing the significant role of surgical history, especially hysterectomy, in its development. It also calls for targeted rehabilitation programs and updated clinical practice guidelines to better manage and mitigate the risk of incontinence.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing
Journal Section
Review Article
Publication Date
August 24, 2025
Submission Date
November 16, 2024
Acceptance Date
August 22, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 2
APA
Çiftci, B., & Bornaun, T. (2025). Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices, 6(2), 82-89. https://doi.org/10.58770/joinihp.1586563
AMA
1.Çiftci B, Bornaun T. Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices. 2025;6(2):82-89. doi:10.58770/joinihp.1586563
Chicago
Çiftci, Bahtiyar, and Teymur Bornaun. 2025. “Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression”. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices 6 (2): 82-89. https://doi.org/10.58770/joinihp.1586563.
EndNote
Çiftci B, Bornaun T (August 1, 2025) Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices 6 2 82–89.
IEEE
[1]B. Çiftci and T. Bornaun, “Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression”, Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 82–89, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.58770/joinihp.1586563.
ISNAD
Çiftci, Bahtiyar - Bornaun, Teymur. “Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression”. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices 6/2 (August 1, 2025): 82-89. https://doi.org/10.58770/joinihp.1586563.
JAMA
1.Çiftci B, Bornaun T. Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices. 2025;6:82–89.
MLA
Çiftci, Bahtiyar, and Teymur Bornaun. “Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression”. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices, vol. 6, no. 2, Aug. 2025, pp. 82-89, doi:10.58770/joinihp.1586563.
Vancouver
1.Bahtiyar Çiftci, Teymur Bornaun. Risk Factors and Prognostic Assessments: Incontinence Prediction via Logistic Regression. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices. 2025 Aug. 1;6(2):82-9. doi:10.58770/joinihp.1586563