Lentera Perawat
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): January - March

Management of Urinary Incontinence with Kegel Gymnastics in Elderly Patients with Urine Elimination Disorders

Lisdahayati, Lisdahayati (Unknown)
Gunardi Pome (Unknown)
Zanzibar, Zanzibar (Unknown)
Saprianto, Saprianto (Unknown)
Zeta Viona (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Mar 2025

Abstract

Urinary incontinence is a common issue among the elderly caused by pelvic floor muscle weakness and significantly impacts their quality of life. Objective: This study aims to describe the implementation of Kegel exercises to reduce urinary incontinence symptoms in elderly patients at the Tanjung Agung Health Center. Methods: This descriptive study employed a case study approach involving two elderly patients with urinary incontinence. The intervention included education, demonstration, and evaluation of Kegel exercises conducted over four weeks. Results: Both patients showed a significant reduction in urination frequency, from 14-16 times per day to 5-6 times per day. They also reported improved urinary control and a better quality of life. Conclusion: Kegel exercises are an effective intervention to reduce urinary incontinence symptoms in the elderly. Recommendation: Nurses are encouraged to integrate Kegel exercises into geriatric nursing management with family support to enhance therapy outcomes.

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Journal Info

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lenteraperawat

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Health Professions Nursing Public Health

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Lentera Perawat is intended to be the journal for publishing articles reporting the results of research on Health Science field especially Nursing and Midwifery, Public Health as well as with their development through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary ...