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1995 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

A Study of the Development of a Nursing Model to Support Women with Urinary Incontinence, So as to Promote Sexual Health.

Research Project

Project/Area Number 06672331
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for General Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Research Field Nursing
Research InstitutionSt.Luke's College of Nursing

Principal Investigator

KOMATSU Hiroko  St.Luke's College of Nursing, School of Nursing, Professor, 看護学部, 教授 (60158300)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) ITO Emiko  St.Luke's College of Nursing, School of Nursing, Instructor, 看護学部, 助手 (50276656)
NOMURA Mika  St.Luke's College of Nursing, School of Nursing, Instructor, 看護学部, 助手 (80276659)
OKAMITSU Kyoko  St.Luke's College of Nursing, School of Nursing, Lecturer, 看護学部, 講師 (40276655)
SUZUKI Kumi  St.Luke's College of Nursing, School of Nursing, Lecturer, 看護学部, 講師 (60226503)
KOJIMA Misako  St.Luke's College of Nursing, School of Nursing, Professor, 看護学部, 教授 (50035333)
Project Period (FY) 1994 – 1995
KeywordsUrinary Incontinence / Sexuality / Nursing Model / 看護モデル
Research Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive/systematic nursing model to support women with urinary incontinence (UI), so as to promote effective coping behaviors for their sexual health. For the basic study, seventy-seven out-patients with UI were surveyed for the effect of urinary incontinence on their sexuality. The results showed that twenty-five percent of the subjects stated an effect on their sexual life. The effects of UI on the sexual life were classified into "micturation incontinence during sexual intercourse", "dyspareunia (difficult or painful intercourse) ", "anxiety with sexual activity", "citing fear of leakage", "embarrassment", etc.
On the basis of the results and the review of the literature, a nursing model of intervention for sexual concerns was developed. Among several purposes, it aimed (1) to promote effective preparation which can achieve feelings of satisfaction and fulfilllment associated with sexual behavior and (2) to support the recognized intrinsic value of a female. Clinically, the experimental application of the model was applied to 5 women with UI who recognized its sexual effects. As aresults, behavioral changes were observed following the use of the nursing model, That is, on one hand, after the applications of the model. women with UI acquired effective coping behaviors for sexual life and could more positively accept their diagnosis of UI.On the other hand, some points were noted that cause us to reconsider this focus and form of intervention. One such point is to carefully consider a women's concept and value of sexuality which has been formed and defined by the historical and cultural backgrounds of sexuality in Japan.
Hereafter, we will repeat the clinical application of the model to refine it's use as a practical nursing model.

  • Research Products

    (6 results)

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All Publications (6 results)

  • [Publications] 小松浩子: "尿失禁を持つ女性のストレス・コーピング-セクシュアリティに焦点をあてて-" 第14回日本看護科学学会 講演集. 14. 244-245 (1994)

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  • [Publications] Hiroko Komatsu: "Effect of urinary incontinence on the sexuality of women" The Japan Academy of Nursing Science Second International Nursing Research Conference Proceedings. 216-217 (1995)

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  • [Publications] 小松浩子: "尿失禁女性のセクシュアリティに関する質問紙の作成および妥当性と信頼性の検討" 第15回日本看護科学学会 講演集. 15. 238 (1995)

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  • [Publications] Hiroko Komatsu: "Adapting Coping Mechanisms in Women with Urinary Incontinence-Coping Behavior for Their Sexual Health-" Journal of Japan Academy of Nursing Science. 14-3. 244-245 (1994)

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  • [Publications] Hiroko Komatsu: "Effect of Urinary Incontinence on the Sexuality of Women" The Japan Academy of Nursing Science Second International Research Conference-Proceedings. 216-217 (1995)

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  • [Publications] Hiroko Komatsu: "Development of a Questionnaire to Measure Effect of Urinary Incontinence on the Sexuality of Women-A Study of Reliability and Validity-" Journal of Japan Academy of Nursing Science. 15-3. 238 (1995)

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