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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue affecting the elderly population.
  • This condition significantly impacts the quality of life for older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on urinary incontinence in the elderly.
  • To identify effective management strategies for alleviating incontinence-related problems in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of recent scientific literature.
  • Analysis of existing research on geriatric urinary incontinence.

Main Results:

  • Identified various non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing appropriate measures can significantly improve outcomes for elderly patients with urinary incontinence.
  • Enhancing quality of life is achievable through effective management of incontinence in the elderly.