Percepção de uma aluna / paciente em relação ao seu tratamento em fisioterapia na saúde da mulher: autorrelato

Abstract

Introduction: Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine affecting between 20% and 50% of adult women, being twice as common in women as in men. Urinary incontinence impacts physical and mental health, as well as quality of life, limiting social and professional activities and causing stress, social isolation, and depression. Objective: To present the perception of a student with urinary incontinence regarding physiotherapy care at the school clinic in the physiotherapy course. Additionally, it seeks to understand the student's experience during treatment and its impact on quality of life, as well as to highlight the importance of addressing urinary incontinence and showcasing the treatment offered by the outpatient internship at the school clinic. Methodological Approach: The student, through her account, described her perception as health sciences undergraduate being a patient at the school clinic. She outlined her entire experience within the academic process and reported her experiences regarding the treatment offered at the school clinic through supervised internships. Results: In her self-perception, the received care had an efficient outcome, positively impacting her quality of life. Conclusion: The student perceived that the care received during the internship was efficient and improved her quality of life.