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Stigmatizing a "normal" condition: urinary incontinence in late life
1Medical Anthropology Program, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Medical Anthropology Quarterly
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Urinary incontinence in the elderly is often viewed as irreversible, contrary to medical findings. This perception links incontinence with incompetence, impacting how older adults manage their condition.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Urinary incontinence is a significant health issue for the elderly population.
- Medical literature indicates that incontinence is treatable and often reversible.
- There is a notable discrepancy between medical perspectives and the lived experiences of older adults and healthcare providers regarding incontinence.