Nursing Research · 1989 · 211 citations · 0 references
MedicineKinesiologyUrologyExercise PhysiologyExercise TestingPhysical TherapyContinence AssessmentMuscle Strength AssessmentMuscle Strength TestingMuscular Strength TestingStrength TrainingUrinary IncontinenceGeriatric Muscle Strength AssessmentIncontinence Severity MeasurementInterrater ReliabilityPelvic Floor Muscle Exercise PrescriptionPelvic Floor Muscle StrengtheningPelvic Floor Muscle TherapyPelvic Floor Muscle Training IntensityPerceived Pressure
A digital test of pelvic muscle strength for evaluation of a pelvic muscle exercise (PME) program was developed with a sample of 338 incontinent women living at home. Factors of perceived pressure, alteration of the vertical plane, and time were combined to form a 7-point scale ranging from 0 to 4. Test-retest for the anteroposterior score was r = .65, p less than .01 with interrater reliability, r = .91, p less than .01. Relationship to other variables and further development of the measure are discussed.