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Stroke and incontinence

K R Brittain1, S M Peet, C M Castleden

  • 1Division of Medicine for the Elderly, Leicester University, Leicester General Hospital, UK. krb7@leicester.ac.uk

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|February 24, 1998
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Urinary incontinence after stroke predicts poor outcomes and impacts survivors and caregivers. More research is needed on managing bladder control and its effect on recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Urology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence in acute stroke is a significant predictor of mortality, severe disability, and discharge destination.
  • It profoundly affects the quality of life for stroke survivors and their caregivers.
  • Understanding incontinence is crucial for assessing stroke severity and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on the relationship between stroke and urinary/fecal incontinence.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and areas for future research regarding continence management and its impact on stroke outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on stroke and bladder dysfunction.
  • Analysis of neurological lesion correlations with micturition control.

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  • Exploration of secondary effects of neurological deficits (apraxia, aphasia) on bladder management.

    • Main Results:

    • Studies link bladder dysfunction in stroke survivors to specific neurological lesions.
    • Neurological deficits can indirectly impair bladder control.
    • A notable proportion of stroke patients have pre-existing incontinence.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant gaps exist in understanding the stroke-incontinence relationship, especially fecal incontinence.
    • The influence of achieving continence on stroke outcomes remains understudied.
    • Further research is essential to address deficiencies in knowledge and guide clinical practice.