Urotherapy Education for Families of Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

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.

Study 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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Change in Urotherapy Knowledge Level — Baseline, two weeks after, 8 weeks after
  Parents' knowledge of urotherapy will be assessed using a 10-item knowledge test developed by the researchers based on the educational content. The test consists of five true/false and five multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer is worth 10 points, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate a higher level of knowledge about urotherapy.

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