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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Urology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly impacts the quality of life for older women.
  • Identifying associated factors is crucial for prevention and managing co-morbidities.
  • Sarcopenia, characterized by decreased muscle mass and strength, is hypothesized to contribute to UI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and urinary incontinence in female older adults.
  • To determine if sarcopenia is an independent risk factor for UI.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of 802 female adults aged 60+ from a geriatric outpatient clinic.
  • Assessment of UI, functional status (ADL/IADL), nutritional status (MNA-SF), muscle mass (bioimpedance), grip strength, and walking speed.
  • Statistical analysis to identify factors associated with UI, including sarcopenia.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of UI was 48.9% among the participants.
  • Factors associated with UI included higher age, BMI, fecal incontinence, constipation, lower ADL/IADL scores, reduced grip strength, and lower skeletal muscle mass.
  • Sarcopenia, adjusted for weight and BMI, was independently associated with UI.

Conclusions:

  • Urinary incontinence in older women is independently associated with sarcopenia.
  • Low muscle mass, particularly when adjusted for weight or BMI, is a significant factor linked to UI.
  • Findings highlight the importance of assessing muscle health in the management of UI in older adults.