Abstract
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of sacral surface therapeutic electrical stimulation (SS-TES) for residents with OAB in a geriatric health services facility.
This study included 13 female residents with OAB.As result of the evaluation prior to treatment, 13 female residents were diagnosed with OAB dry in 3, OAB wet in 10. Electrical stimulation was performed twice daily for one month in their bed with a portable electrical stimulator. The surface electrodes were placed bilaterally at the level of the sacral root from S2 to S4.Evaluation of lower urinary tract dysfunction was performed before and after treatment using 24-hour monitoring wireless wetness sensing system.
As result of the evaluation after treatment, 13 female residents were diagnosed with OAB dry in 2, OAB wet in 7, nocturia in 1,and stress urinary incontinence in 3. Of 13 female residents, 4 varied from the OAB diagnostic criteria.
In conclusion,our results suggest that SS-TES is effective for urinary incontinence and urinary urgency among elderly female residents in geriatric health services facilities.
