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Evaluation and current treatments for urinary incontinence
1Gwendolyn L. Hooper is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
The Nurse Practitioner
|May 3, 2019
Summary
Urinary incontinence is not a normal part of aging, though commonly associated with it. Nurse practitioners (NPs) can manage incontinence symptoms, enhancing patient well-being and reducing healthcare burdens.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Urinary incontinence is frequently, yet incorrectly, perceived as an inevitable consequence of aging.
- The aging global population is projected to increase the prevalence and healthcare demands associated with urinary incontinence.
- Effective management strategies are crucial to address the growing challenge of urinary incontinence in older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight that urinary incontinence is not an inevitable part of aging.
- To emphasize the growing healthcare demands due to the aging population and incontinence.
- To underscore the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in managing urinary incontinence symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on aging and urinary incontinence.
- Analysis of healthcare system demands related to geriatric incontinence.
- Examination of NP-led interventions for urinary incontinence management.
Main Results:
- Urinary incontinence is distinct from the normal aging process.
- Aging demographics will escalate the strain on healthcare resources for incontinence care.
- NPs demonstrate efficacy in directing treatments for urinary incontinence.
Conclusions:
- Urinary incontinence requires proactive management and is not an acceptable outcome of aging.
- The role of NPs is vital in mitigating incontinence symptoms and improving quality of life for aging populations.
- Addressing urinary incontinence is essential for sustainable healthcare systems facing demographic shifts.
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