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This research aims to evaluate how different TENS protocols affect bladder function and symptoms of overactive bladder in women.

January 6, 2026Open Access

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Comparison of the Effects of Different Parasacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Protocols in Women With Overactive Bladder

ZKZehra KorkutSelçuk University MGMerve Başol GöksülükSakarya University AAArif AydınNecmettin Erbakan University

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This research aims to evaluate how different TENS protocols affect bladder function and symptoms of overactive bladder in women.
Women with overactive bladder were randomly assigned into two groups: one session TENS per week and three sessions TENS per week.
Bladder function was assessed using a 3-day bladder diary.
OAB symptoms were measured with the Overactive Bladder Questionnaire and Patients’ Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale.
Quality of life was evaluated using the King’s Health Questionnaire at multiple time points.
Both TENS groups showed a significant decrease in the average number of voids per day.
PPIUS scores decreased significantly in both groups, indicating improved bladder control.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Aims: To compare the effects of parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) protocols on bladder function, overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, quality of life and perception of subjective improvement (PSI) in women with OAB. Methods: Women with OAB were randomly divided into 2 groups: once session TENS per week (group 1, n=13), three session TENS per week (group 2, n=16). Bladder function with a 3-day bladder diary, OAB symptoms with Overactive Bladder Questionnaire-Version 8 (OAB-V8) and Patients’ Perception of Intensity of Urgency Scale (PPIUS), quality of life with the King’s Health Questionnaire (KHQ) were evaluated at pre-intervention, mid-term (3th week) and post-intervention. PSI with Likert-type scale were evaluated at post-intervention. Results: Significant decrease was observed in the average number of voids/day and PPIUS scores in both groups (p

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synapsesocial.com/papers/695d85543483e917927a49fa https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.54005/geneltip.1743348

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