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Urotherapy Education for Families of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of urotherapy education provided to families of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy on parents' knowledge, lifestyle changes, and satisfaction with the education. Families will receive an online urotherapy education session covering lower urinary tract function, bladder and bowel habits, appropriate toileting behaviors, lifestyle recommendations, and related management strategies. Parents' knowledge and awareness will be assessed before the education, immediately after the education, and two weeks later. Satisfaction with the education will also be evaluated after the session.
Official title: Effects of Urotherapy Education Provided to Families of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on Knowledge, Lifestyle Changes, and Training Satisfaction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-11-01
Completion Date
2026-12-20
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Urotherapy Education
Participants will receive a single online urotherapy education session lasting approximately three hours. The education will include information about lower urinary tract anatomy and function, lower urinary tract symptoms, bladder and bowel habits, appropriate voiding and defecation postures, scheduled voiding and defecation, fluid intake, lifestyle modifications, pelvic floor muscle awareness, and general strategies for managing lower urinary tract symptoms. Educational materials may include visual materials, videos, and other supporting resources.
Locations (1)
Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Ankara
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)