The Effect of Continuous Care Model on Psychological Distress and Quality of Life Among Postmenopausal Women With Urinary Incontinence

NCT07538752 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Al-Quds University
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 98
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research aimed to evaluate the effect of continuous care model on psychological distress and quality of life among postmenopausal women with urinary incontinence.

Conditions

Psychological Distress; Quality of Life and Menopause

Keywords

Continuous Care Model; Psychological Distress; quality of life; Urinary Incontinence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Psychological distress

  Psychological distress was measured using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), a frequently used self-report tool for assessing symptoms of anxiety and depression. The K10 scale consists of 10 items, with each item rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from "none of the time" (1) to "all of the time" (5), yielding a total score between 10 and 50, indicating that higher scores signify greater psychological distress. The results are commonly interpreted using categorized thresholds: scores between 10 and 19 indicate a low likelihood of psychological distress, 20-24 suggest mild distress, 25-29 indicate moderate distress, and scores between 30 and 50 reflect severe psychological distress.

  6 months

• Women' quality of life.

  The IIQ-7 was adopted from Uebersax et al., (1995) and specifically designed to evaluate the influence of UI on women' quality of life.

  6 months

Study Arms (2)

intervention group, which received the continuous care model.

EXPERIMENTAL

The study examined the effects of the intervention ( continuous care model) on the psychological distress and quality of life of postmenopausal women who experienced urinary incontinence.

Behavioral: Continuous Care Model sessions

Control group (no intervention)

NO INTERVENTION

The control group was provided with standard care at the outpatient clinics but did not receive the Continuous Care Model sessions. They were assessed at the same time as the intervention group.

Interventions

Continuous Care Model sessions BEHAVIORAL

Continuous care model promotes ongoing, valuable, and consistent dialogue between nurses and women with urinary incontinence in order to identify their needs and preferences and supports them in embracing healthier habits by providing tailored information and structured guidance. This approach aids women in gaining accurate knowledge about their conditions and empowers them to take charge of their health by proactively addressing their own health issues. The model encourages women to participate in developing their care plan, taking ownership of monitoring their health continuously, and averting potential complications. The main objective of providing nursing care for urinary incontinence is to maintain the woman's continence and support her in carrying out daily activities despite the limitations caused by the condition. Recognizing that women often keep urinary incontinence issues private and avoid seeking healthcare, screening programs are vital in identifying urinary incontinence

intervention group, which received the continuous care model.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 45 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Women diagnosed with urinary incontinence during the postmenopausal phase and having the ability to read and write.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Women diagnosed with urinary incontinence during the postmenopausal phase
• Women having the ability to read and write.

You may not qualify if:

• Women with diabetic nephropathy.
• Women with previous central nervous system injuries.
• Women with bladder cancer.
• Women with urinary tract infections,
• Women with other significant neurological disorders.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Al-Quds University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Al-Quds University

East Jerusalem, Abu Dies, 51000, Palestinian Territories

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Urinary Incontinence

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Urination Disorders; Urologic Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Male Urogenital Diseases; Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms; Urological Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 13, 2026
• First Posted: April 20, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 31, 2025
• Study Completion: October 31, 2025
• Last Updated: April 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)