PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare the physical and psychological characteristics and quality of life (QoL) between multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with and without urinary incontinence (UI), and to investigate the associations between bladder symptom burden and these parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS: = 22). Outcomes included bladder symptom burden, functional mobility, walking ability, fear of falling, fatigue impact and severity, physical activity level, anxiety, depression, and QoL. RESULTS: = 0.005) were significantly associated with bladder symptom burden. CONCLUSIONS: MS patients with UI demonstrated greater impairment in physical functioning than those without UI. Early screening for UI may help mitigate these negative outcomes.
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