Urinary incontinence in the nursing home: practical approach to evaluation and management

Clin Geriatr Med. 2004 Aug;20(3):437-52, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2004.04.005.

Abstract

This article provides a practical, evidence-based approach to the evaluation and treatment of the older incontinent nursing home resident. The concept of targeting treatment to those individuals who have cognitive and sensorimotor impairments and who are most likely to benefit is discussed. The efficacy and feasibility of comprehensive continence care programs, the use of clinical care guidelines in the nursing home, and the need for translational research in this area are addressed briefly.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aging / physiology*
  • Geriatric Assessment*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Homes*
  • Urinary Incontinence / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Incontinence / nursing*