Development and validation of a clinical prediction rule to guide and improve the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence

Investigator: Chantale Dumoulin, PhD

Collaborators: François Desmeules, PhD, Suzan Hagen, PhD, Marie-Hélène Mayrand, MD,  Mélanie Morin, PhD, Benoit Masse, PhD, Kamil Svabik, MD, An Tang, MD, Lysanne Campeau, MD, Isabelle Girard, MD, Marie-Claude Lemieux, MD, Nathalie Leroux, MD, Barbara Reichetzer, MD, Le Mai Tu, MD, Maryse Larouche, M.D, Sara Saliem, MD

Funding organization: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Project and objectives: The objective of this study is to develop and validate a clinical prediction rule used during a gynecological evaluation to identify women who may benefit from physiotherapy. The study aims to improve the treatment of stress urinary incontinence by providing women with the most appropriate treatment.

Who may participate in this research? 

Women age 18 and over, who: 

  • Experience urinary incontinence at least 3 times per week for at least 3 months

  • Are interested in actively participating in a pelvic floor physiotherapy intervention

*Other admission criteria may apply.