Standard Versus Mnemonic Counseling for Fecal Incontinence
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 5/3/2014 |
| Start Date: | February 2013 |
| End Date: | May 2014 |
| Contact: | Sara Cichowski, M.D. |
| Email: | scichowski@salud.unm.edui |
| Phone: | 505 272 6337 |
Standard Versus Mnemonic Counseling for Fecal Incontinence: a Pilot Randomised Control Trial
This study compares standard versus mnemonic counseling for the treatment of fecal
incontinence. A mnemonic is a word or rhyme used to aid memory. Our hypothesis is that women
randomised to mnemonic counseling will higher recall of treatments, satisfaction with the
physician visit and greater improvement in their quality of life when compared to women who
received standard counseling.
incontinence. A mnemonic is a word or rhyme used to aid memory. Our hypothesis is that women
randomised to mnemonic counseling will higher recall of treatments, satisfaction with the
physician visit and greater improvement in their quality of life when compared to women who
received standard counseling.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Over 18 years of age
- Diagnosed with fecal incontinence by on of the attending physicians
- Bothersome fecal incontinence symptoms for at least 3 months
- Able to give informed consent
- Able to speak, read and comprehend English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Younger than 18 years
- Fecal Incontinence <3 months
- Unable to give informed consent
- Unable to speak, read and comprehend English
- Diagnosis of active colorectal or anal malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease,
recto-vaginal fistula, and rectal prolapse
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