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Medication use by community-dwelling elderly with urinary incontinence
L M Rondorf-Klym1, J Colling, W Simonson
1Oregon Health Science University, Portland, USA.
Urologic Nursing
|January 5, 1999
Summary
Elderly individuals with chronic urinary incontinence (UI) often consume medications that can cause adverse drug reactions. Health professionals require education and monitoring systems to prevent drug-induced UI.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Pharmacology
- Urology
Background:
- Community-dwelling elderly individuals experience chronic urinary incontinence (UI).
- Medication consumption is common in this demographic.
- Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) pose a significant risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine medication consumption patterns in elderly persons with chronic UI.
- To highlight the importance of health professional awareness regarding ADRs.
- To propose strategies for preventing drug-induced UI.
Main Methods:
- Review of medication consumption patterns.
- Analysis of potential adverse drug reactions.
- Assessment of current knowledge among health professionals.
Main Results:
- Elderly individuals with chronic UI are at risk of ADRs from their medications.
- Lack of awareness among some health professionals regarding drug-induced UI.
- Need for systematic monitoring and education.
Conclusions:
- Health professionals, including nurses, must be knowledgeable about potential ADRs.
- Continuing education and routine monitoring systems are crucial.
- Interventions can reduce the risk of drug-induced UI in elderly patients.