Psychosocial mechanisms of a behavioral treatment for urinary incontinence of prostate cancer survivors. Issue 2 (3rd March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Amy Y.; Burant, Christopher; Fu, Alex Z.; Strauss, Gerald; Bodner, Donald R.; Ponsky, Lee
• Is Part Of: Journal of psychosocial oncology. Volume 38:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 210
• Page End: 227
• Publication Date: 2020-03-03
• Subjects: pelvic floor muscle exercises -- prostate cancer -- self-efficacy -- social support -- urinary incontinence; Cancer -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 362.196994
• DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2019.1678547
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0734-7332

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose : We examined underlying psychosocial processes of a behavioral treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) of prostate cancer survivors. Design : Secondary analysis of data collected from a clinical trial. Sample : Two hundred forty-four prostate cancer survivors who participated in a clinical trial of behavioral intervention to UI as intervention or control subjects. Methods: The participants had a 3-month behavioral intervention or usual care and were followed up for an additional 3 months. They were assessed at baseline, 3, and 6 months. Latent growth curve models were performed to examine trajectories of each study variable and relationships among the variables. Findings : Increasing self-efficacy and social support were significantly and independently associated with more reduction of urinary leakage frequency over time. Implications for psychosocial oncology : Providing problem-solving skills and social support, including peer support, are essential for empowering patients to reduce UI.