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Do we manage incontinence in children and adults with special needs adequately? ICI-RS 2014
Alexander von Gontard1, Tom P V M de Jong2, Angie Rantell3
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Saarland University Hospital, Homburg, Germany.
Insights
Individuals with special needs have a higher risk of incontinence, often persisting from childhood. More research and routine care are crucial for this population.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatrics
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Incontinence affects individuals with special needs across all age groups.
- There is a significant risk of incontinence persisting from childhood into adulthood for those with special needs.
Aims:
To review studies on the associations of incontinence and special needs in children and adults and to outline future directions in research and clinical care.
Materials And Methods:
A review of literature was conducted. Open questions and future directions were discussed during the ICI-RS meeting in 2014.
Results:
Special needs comprise a wide variety of conditions and disabilities. Individuals with special needs carry a greater risk for all types of incontinence. There is a high tendency for incontinence to persist from childhood into adulthood. Many people do not receive adequate medical care for their incontinence.
Conclusions:
More detailed research is needed, especially in the adult population with special needs. Assessment and treatment of incontinence should be offered routinely to all those with special needs.
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