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Title: Urinary incontinence in the elderly.
Austin Authors: Gardner, J;Fonda, D
Affiliation: Aged and Extended Care Department, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg West, Victoria, Australia
Issue Date: 9-Jul-1994
Publication information: Disability and Rehabilitation; 16(3): 140-8
Abstract: Incontinence is a distressing, complex health problem which disproportionately affects older people. It is commonly endured silently, with many sufferers and carers not receiving appropriate support. In addition, incontinence is generally poorly managed both by families and health-care professionals, and is a major contributing factor in the institutionalization of the elderly. This paper argues that incontinence experienced in later life is often multifactorial in nature, thus health care professionals need to be cognizant of the many causes of incontinence, as well as the impact of lifestyle factors and 'normal' ageing processes. Incontinence in the community-based elderly can be cured or significantly improved in over 60% of cases with conservative management. Unfortunately community and professional attitudes and ignorance remain major barriers to continence.
Gov't Doc #: 7919397
URI: https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/13166
Journal: Disability and rehabilitation
URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7919397
Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Aged
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Pelvic Floor
Urinary Bladder.physiopathology
Urinary Incontinence.physiopathology.psychology.rehabilitation.therapy
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