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Urinary incontinence: a review

V Y Johnson, M A Gary

    Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Urinary incontinence is a common condition often misjudged by gender and age, with unclear classification and treatment. This review clarifies continence mechanisms, pathophysiology, and impacts in diverse populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Continence Physiology

    Background:

    • Urinary incontinence (UI) is frequently underestimated.
    • Existing perceptions of UI often overemphasize gender and age.
    • Classification and treatment strategies for UI lack clarity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive literature review on the concept of urinary incontinence.
    • To describe the physiology of continence and pathophysiology of incontinence.
    • To address psychosocial, economic, and specific population-related aspects of urinary dysfunction.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of scientific articles on urinary incontinence.
    • Analysis of continence and incontinence pathophysiology.
    • Inclusion of data on psychosocial and economic effects.
    • Examination of urinary dysfunction in neurologically or cognitively impaired individuals.

    Main Results:

    • Urinary incontinence is a complex condition with significant underestimation of its prevalence.
    • Physiological mechanisms of continence and pathways of incontinence pathophysiology detailed.
    • Psychosocial and economic burdens associated with urinary incontinence highlighted.
    • Specific considerations for urinary dysfunction in populations with cognitive or neurologic impairments discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • A clearer understanding of urinary incontinence is needed.
    • Comprehensive review clarifies mechanisms, impacts, and specific population challenges.
    • Further research and standardized approaches to classification and treatment are warranted.

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