Cilj istraživanja: Istražiti u kojoj mjeri urinarna inkotinencija narušava kvalitetu života te istražiti koliko i kako operacijsko liječenje inkontinencije utječe na bolju kvalitetu života. Nacrt studije: Istraživanje putem presjeka provedeno je na Klinici za ginekologiju Kliničkog bolničkog centra Osijek. Ispitanici i metode: Bolesnice na Odjelu ginekološke urologije i uroginekološke ambulante Klinike za ginekologiju KBC-a Osijek. U studiju je bilo uključeno 25 bolesnica koje su operirane zbog statičke inkontinencije u Klinici za ginekologiju KBC-a Osijek. Podatci su se prikupljali putem upitnika s pitanjima koja su se odnosila na poremećaj urinarne inkontinencije kod žena. Kroz različite parametre doneseni su zaključci o kvaliteti života prije i nakon operativnog liječenja urinarne inkontinencije. Korištena je metoda osobnog ispitivanja. Prikupljeni su podatci o dobi, razini obrazovanja i zanimanju ispitanica, menstrualnim ciklusima, kvaliteti mokrenja prije i nakon operativnog zahvata, utjecaju inkontinencije na kvalitetu života (spolni život, društveni život, tjelesne aktivnosti), korištenju pomagala za inkontinenciju (pelene, ulošci), prisutnosti inkontinencije u obitelji, uspješnosti operativnog zahvata. Rezultati: Analizom rezultata dobivenih istraživanjem dolazimo do zaključka da sve ispitanice nakon operativnog zahvata samostalno obavljaju sve aktivnosti, odlaze slobodno na društvene događaje izvan kuće te smatraju da im je operativni zahvat poboljšao kvalitetu života. Ishod operativnog zahvata je kod svih pacijentica bio pozitivan, što znači da su ispitanice bile ili potpuno izliječene ili su osjetile znatno poboljšanje. Zaključak: Poremećaji mokrenja značajno umanjuju kvalitetu života žene i važan su javnozdravstveni problem koji utječe na fizičko i psihičko zdravlje žena. Zaključak cijelog istraživanja je da uspješno liječenje urinarne inkontinencije znatno poboljšava kvalitetu života oboljelih.

Quality of life before and after surgical treatment of urinary incontinence Research objective: to examine the extent to which urinary incontinence affects quality of life, as well as to determine how and to which extent surgical procedure as a treatment for urinary incontinence can improve quality of life. Study design: Cross-sectional study was conducted at Clinical Hospital Osijek, Clinic for Gynecology and Obstretics. Respondents and methodology: The respondents in this study were patients admitted to Gynecology and Urology Ward and Urogynecological Outpatient Clinic of Clinic for Gynecology and Obstretics, Clinical Hospital Osijek. The study sample consisted of 25 female patients who had undergone surgical procedure due to static incontinence. The surgery had been performed in Clinic for Gynecology and Obstretics, Clinical Hospital Osijek. The data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of questions related to urinary incontinence in women. By applying various parameters we have reached conclusions about quality of life before and after urinary incontinence surgery in women. A personal interview survey was used. Data related to the respondents’ age, educational level and occupation, menstrual cycle, urinary quality before and after surgery, the influence of incontinence on quality of life (sex life, social life, physical activities), the usage of incontinence products (adult diapers, pads), the history of incontinence in the family, the success rate of surgery. Results: The analysis of the data obtained in the study has led us to a conclusion that all respondents have been able to perform various duties independently after the surgery. They are able to do household chores, attend social events and believe that surgery has improved the quality of their lives. The surgical outcome was positive in all patients, which means that they have either been completely cured or they have experienced a significant relief. Conclusion: Urinary system disorders reduce quality of life in women and pose a public health problem which affects women’s physical and mental health. The conclusion drawn from the entire study is that successful treatment of urinary incontinence significantly improves quality of life of those it affects.