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Handicaps associated with incontinence: implications for management.

C W McGrother1, C Jagger, M Clarke

  • 1Department of Community Health, University of Leicester.

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
|September 1, 1990
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Incontinence in older adults is often linked to mobility issues and dementia, but local bladder problems are a frequent cause. Effective management requires addressing these underlying factors.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Urology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Incontinence is a common issue in the elderly population.
  • The relationship between incontinence, dementia, and mobility impairment requires further investigation for effective management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the association between dementia, mobility impairment, and incontinence.
  • To understand the implications of these relationships for clinical management.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted on a sample population aged 75 and over from a general practice register.
  • The study achieved a high participation rate of 90% (1203 out of 1329 individuals).

Main Results:

  • 12% of the surveyed population reported incontinence.

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  • While dementia and mobility issues were associated with incontinence, 31% had neither condition. A significant 56% of incontinence cases were attributed to local bladder disorders.

    • Conclusions:

    • Investigating local physical disorders of the bladder is crucial for managing incontinence.
    • Management strategies should also consider locomotor problems and potentially depression.