Anal sphincter biofeedback and pelvic floor exercises for faecal incontinence in adults - A systematic review

Abstract

Background: Faecal incontinence is a common health care problem. Biofeedback is extensively used in clinical practice to treat faecal incontinence. Aim: To systematically review and evaluate the evidence from clinical studies on the effectiveness of biofeedback as a treatment for faecal incontinence in adults. Methods: A systematic literature search was undertaken using electronic databases, with review of the retrieved references. Results: The search identified 46 studies published in English using biofeedback to treat adults complaining of faecal incontinence. Those studies included a total of 1364 patients. Of those studies with adequate data, 275 out of 566 patients (49%) were said to be..