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Published on: April 17, 2019
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Abstract:
Urinary incontinence (UI) is the leading cause for institutionalization of the elderly. According to the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR), over 50% of the elderly resident population living in nursing homes are considered to be incontinent. In long term care facilities, 33% of medical supplies purchased are incontinence products. This 33% represents the number one item for this classification of expenses.
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