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[Relationship between unwanted urine loss to other limitations in function]
1Rijksuniversiteit, Faculteit der Geneeskunde, vakgroep Huisartsgeeskunde, Leiden.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|September 4, 1993
Summary
Physical impairments significantly increase the risk of involuntary urine loss across all demographics. Further research is needed to understand the links between specific disabilities and incontinence.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Context:
- Analysis of 1991 Dutch Central Statistics Office data on physical impairments.
- Inclusion of data on nursing home patients' physical abilities.
- Focus on non-institutionalized Dutch population.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between physical impairments and involuntary urine loss.
- To identify specific disabilities associated with a higher risk of incontinence.
- To inform efficient diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for incontinence.
Summary:
- Physical impairments in locomotion, posture, purposeful action, communication, and condition are linked to a substantially higher risk of unwanted urine loss.
- This association was observed across all age groups, both sexes, and living situations (alone or with others).
- The study confirmed the hypothesis that disability increases the likelihood of incontinence.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for further research into the interconnections between various impairments and incontinence.
- Emphasizes understanding the contribution of disorders and limitations to the overall handicap.
- Aims to improve diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for managing involuntary urine loss.