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Promoting urinary continence in older women
1Coventry University, Coventry.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 23, 2014
Summary
Urinary incontinence is treatable and not a normal part of aging for women. Healthcare professionals can help identify and manage symptoms through education and targeted questions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent issue, particularly in aging women.
- Despite growing awareness, a significant taboo persists around discussing UI.
- Physiological, functional, and cognitive changes increase women's risk of UI with age.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight that UI is not an inevitable consequence of aging.
- To discuss risk factors for UI in older women.
- To outline strategies for healthcare professionals to identify and manage UI in women.
Main Methods:
- Review of risk factors associated with UI in older women.
- Discussion of continence promotion strategies.
- Emphasis on healthcare professional's role in identification and education.
Main Results:
- UI is manageable and treatable, not an inevitable part of aging.
- Specific lifestyle choices can aggravate or ameliorate UI symptoms.
- Routine inquiry by healthcare professionals can identify women with bladder symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Continence promotion requires public and professional education to destigmatize UI.
- Healthcare providers play a crucial role in identifying and managing UI in older women.
- Addressing risk factors and promoting healthy lifestyle choices can improve UI management.
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