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Urinary incontinence in elderly females
1University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City 73190.
Summary
Urinary incontinence is common in elderly women but treatable. Early evaluation and management in a physician
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Urology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition affecting many elderly women.
- The incidence, causes, and treatment of UI in this demographic require ongoing review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent medical literature on urinary incontinence in elderly women.
- To synthesize findings on the incidence, etiology, and therapeutic options for UI in older women.
Main Methods:
- A Medline search of the medical literature was conducted.
- Literature published between 1987 and 1993 was reviewed.
- Inclusion criteria required studies with at least fifty subjects and publication in physician-oriented journals.
Main Results:
- Urinary incontinence is a frequent issue among the elderly female population.
- The condition is amenable to initial evaluation and treatment within a primary care setting.
Conclusions:
- Effective management strategies for urinary incontinence in elderly women are available.
- Physicians can readily initiate the assessment and treatment of UI in their offices.