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Urinary incontinence.

J A Couture1, L Valiquette

  • 1Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Division, Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis, Québec, Canada. julie.couture@videotron.ca

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|June 14, 2000
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Urinary incontinence (UI) affects millions, particularly older adults. While treatments exist, many patients don't seek care, highlighting a need for better awareness and pharmacologic interventions to improve quality of life and reduce economic burden.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Urology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition in aging populations, affecting a significant percentage of older adults.
  • Increasing longevity worldwide exacerbates the prevalence of UI, posing challenges for healthcare systems.
  • UI impacts both women and men, with higher prevalence noted in women over 65.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide clinicians with comprehensive information for informed decision-making regarding UI.
  • To outline the broader consequences of urinary incontinence.
  • To offer a thorough overview of the condition for healthcare providers and patients.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (1966-December 1998).

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  • Key search terms included "UI", "UI in the elderly", "treatment of UI", "oxybutynin", "flavoxate", "vasopressin", "quality of life in UI", and "economic impact of UI".
  • Relevant articles focusing on etiology, diagnosis, classification, economic burden, quality of life, and treatment were retrieved.

    • Main Results:

    • The review synthesized information on the causes, diagnosis, categorization, financial cost, quality of life implications, and management of UI.
    • Key findings highlight the substantial economic burden, with estimated direct medical costs in the US reaching $25.5 billion in 1995.
    • UI significantly diminishes the quality of life for affected individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Existing therapies can manage UI, yet approximately 50% of patients do not seek medical attention.
    • Pharmacologic interventions are currently a limited part of UI management but hold potential for greater future significance.
    • Addressing UI is crucial due to its considerable economic impact and negative effects on patient quality of life.