Women's Experiences of Internet-Based or Postal Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4635485 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna-Bell Björk (Sundsvall Hospital, Sundsvall, Sweden), Malin Sjöström (0000-0003-0868-6249, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden), Ella Johansson (0000-0003-2351-5173, Umeå University), Eva E Johansson (Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden), Eva Samuelsson (0000-0002-0508-2709, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden), Göran Umefjord (0000-0002-9315-6762, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 484-493 |
| Publication date | 2014-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Health Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732314524486 |
| PMID | 24598777 |
| OpenAlex | W2150250449 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 27 |
Stress urinary incontinence is common and sometimes embarrassing. New, simple, and easily accessible treatments are needed. We telephone interviewed 21 women who participated in a randomized controlled study comparing two treatment programs based on instructions for pelvic floor muscle training. One program was Internet-based and included email support by a urotherapist; the other was sent by post. There was no face-to-face contact in either program. Our main aim was to explore the women's experiences of the Internet-based treatment. Grounded theory analysis revealed three categories: hidden but present, at a distance but close, and by myself but not alone. These were incorporated in a core category: acknowledged but not exposed. The leakage was often a well-hidden secret, but the study treatments lowered the barrier for seeking care. In the Internet group, a supportive patient-provider relationship developed despite the lack of face-to-face contact. Internet-based treatment programs can increase access to care and empower women
Grounded theory · Qualitative research · The Internet · Urinary incontinence · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Medicine · Nursing · Pelvic floor disorders treatments · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |