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Urinary incontinence: The Social Health Maintenance Organization's approach (CE)
Mary E Dash1, Emerald B Foster, Diane M Smith
1Southwest Medical Associates, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|April 27, 2004
Summary
Urinary incontinence (UI) affects millions, predominantly women, and is not a normal aging outcome. A proactive health screening process offers a successful treatment approach for this prevalent condition.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Urinary incontinence (UI) affects over 16 million Americans, with a high prevalence in women and the elderly.
- Despite its significant impact, UI is often overlooked and not considered a normal part of aging.
- The condition incurs substantial morbidity and healthcare costs.
Observation:
- A proactive health risk screening process was implemented to address urinary incontinence.
- This screening aimed to identify individuals at risk and facilitate timely intervention.
- The process was designed to be comprehensive and targeted.
Findings:
- The implemented proactive health risk screening process proved successful in managing urinary incontinence.
- Early identification and intervention through screening led to positive treatment outcomes.
- The study demonstrates the efficacy of a structured screening approach.
Implications:
- Proactive screening can effectively mitigate the impact of urinary incontinence in the population.
- Implementing such screening programs can reduce healthcare costs and improve patient quality of life.
- This approach highlights the importance of addressing UI as a treatable condition, not an inevitable consequence of aging.