Browsing by Author "Seçer M.B."

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    Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Adaptation of the Yale Physical Activity Survey
    (Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., 2023) Seçer E.; Naz I.; Uzunlar H.; Çallioglu G.; Emük Y.; Seçer M.B.; Öztin H.
    This study aimed to examine the convergent validity and test–retest reliability of the Turkish version of the Yale Physical Activity Survey (YPAS-TR). Eighty-one volunteer older adults were included in the study. Test–retest reliability was evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient. Correlation coefficients between YPAS-TR and Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), Short Form-36, and Short Physical Performance Battery were examined for convergent validity. Acceptable intraclass correlation coefficient values were reached for YPAS-TR energy expenditure, total physical activity time and summary, vigorous, leisurely walking, moving, standing, and sitting indices (intraclass correlation coefficient = .96–.99). There was a moderate correlation between energy expenditure and total physical activity time with PASE (leisure time activities), PASE (household activities), and PASE (total) (r = .478, r = .468, r = .570, r = .406, r = .490, r = .550, respectively, p < .001). Also, a weak correlation was found between summary and leisurely walking index with PASE (household activities), standing index with PASE (leisure time activities), and PASE (total) (r = .285, p = .010; r = .257, p = .021; r = .238, p = .033; r = .283, p = .010; respectively). The results of the study suggest that the YPAS-TR is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used to assess the physical activity patterns of Turkish older adults. © 2023 Human Kinetics, Inc.
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    Relationship Between Abdominal Muscle and Pelvic Floor Muscle Activation in Elderly Individuals with Urinary Incontinence
    (Springer Nature, 2025) Dönbak B.Ş.; Seçer M.B.; Aktaş M.; Tosun Ö.Ç.; Kara B.; Tosun G.
    Introduction and Hypothesis: The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles (PFM) activation in elderly individuals with urinary incontinence (UI). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 43 elderly individuals (27 women, 16 men) with UI in a nursing home. Superficial electromyography (EMG) was used to assess the contraction and relaxation activities of the PFM and abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques). The Overactive Bladder Awareness Questionnaire (OAB-V8) and the Urogenital Distress Inventory Short Form (UDI-6) were used to assess incontinence symptoms and severity. The Geriatric Self-Efficacy Index for Urinary Incontinence (GSE-UI) was used to evaluate the level of self-efficacy. Quality of life was assessed using the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (IIQ-7) and the Incontinence Quality of Life Scale (I-QOL). Chi-square test, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, and Spearman correlation analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results: A moderate positive correlation was found between PFM work MVC and RA work MVC (r 0.540, p 0.001), IO work MVC (r 0.485, p 0.002), and RA rest MVC (r 0.441, p 0.006). When analyzed by gender, significant differences were found in the average activity of RA contraction, average activity of EO contraction, and normalized MVC values (p 0.035, p 0.048, p 0.001). When analyzed by incontinence type, significant differences were found in the TA relaxation MVC and average activity of IO contraction (p 0.006, p 0.011). Conclusions: There is a relationship between the functions of PFM and abdominal muscles in individuals with UI. Additionally, EMG data during both abdominal and PFM contractions are higher in men at this age. Incontinence type may affect abdominal muscle function. © The International Urogynecological Association 2025.