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Urinary incontinence in the older patient
Janice Charles1, Helena Britt, Salma Fahridin
1Australian GP Statistics & Classification Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales.
Australian Family Physician
|March 18, 2008
Summary
Urinary incontinence management was studied in adults over 45. Women accounted for 85% of cases, but incontinence management rates for men significantly increased in older age groups.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Urinary incontinence affects a significant portion of the adult population.
- Understanding demographic trends in incontinence management is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the trends in urinary incontinence management among patients aged 45 and over.
- To compare management rates between genders and across different age strata.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 802 incontinence management encounters.
- Data collected over a 7-year period (April 2000 - March 2007).
- Stratification by age (45-74 years vs. 75 years and over) and gender.
Main Results:
- Women constituted 85% of all incontinence management encounters.
- Women exhibited a higher management rate than men across all studied age groups.
- A significant rise in incontinence management rates was observed in men aged 75 years and over compared to younger men (45-74 years).
Conclusions:
- Urinary incontinence management predominantly involves women.
- Older men represent a growing demographic for incontinence management, warranting further investigation.
- Age-specific considerations are essential for effective urinary incontinence care strategies.
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