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Prevalence and Features of Post-stroke Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Mohammad Amin Sadeghi^1,2, Sara Hemmati^1,2, Seyede Zahra Emami Razavi³

¹School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Archives of Iranian Medicine

|February 1, 2024

Summary

Urinary incontinence (UI) affects 31% of stroke survivors long-term, significantly impacting quality of life (QoL). Movement limitations increase UI prevalence and severity, while older age and higher BMI correlate with UI severity and QoL.

Keywords:

Quality of life Stroke Urinary incontinence

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Neurology
Gerontology
Urology

Background:

Long-term complications of stroke, persisting over 6 months, significantly reduce survivors' quality of life (QoL).
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common and debilitating long-term complication following a stroke.
Understanding UI prevalence and associated factors in post-stroke patients is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of long-term urinary incontinence (UI) in post-stroke patients.
To identify patient characteristics associated with higher UI prevalence and severity.
To assess the impact of UI on the quality of life (QoL) in stroke survivors.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 189 stroke survivors, 6-32 months post-event, were studied.
The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-UI-SF) assessed UI presence and severity.
The I-QOL questionnaire evaluated QoL in UI-positive patients.

Main Results:

The prevalence of UI was 31% in the study population.
Older age and movement limitation were associated with increased UI severity and reduced QoL.
Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) correlated with lower UI severity and improved QoL.

Conclusions:

Urinary incontinence (UI) remains a prevalent long-term issue for stroke survivors.
Continuous monitoring and proactive UI prevention strategies are essential for post-stroke care.
Identifying associated factors like movement limitation can guide targeted interventions.