The effect of conservative treatment of urinary incontinence among older and frail older people: a systematic review | Zendy

Karin Stenzelius | Zendy; Ulla Molander | Zendy; Jenny Odeberg | Zendy; Margareta Hammarström | Zendy; Karin Franzén | Zendy; Patrik Midlöv | Zendy; Eva Samuelsson | Zendy; Gunnel Andersson | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

The effect of conservative treatment of urinary incontinence among older and frail older people: a systematic review

Author(s) -

Karin Stenzelius,

Ulla Molander,

Jenny Odeberg,

Margareta Hammarström,

Karin Franzén,

Patrik Midlöv,

Eva Samuelsson,

Gunnel Andersson

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afv070

Subject(s) - medicine , urinary incontinence , quality of life (healthcare) , older people , psychological intervention , physical therapy , gerontology , conservative treatment , activities of daily living , toilet , population , surgery , psychiatry , nursing , environmental health , pathology

urinary incontinence (UI) is a common symptom among older people, with a higher prevalence among frail older persons living in nursing homes. Despite consequences such as reduced health and quality of life, many older people do not seek help for their symptoms, resulting in missed opportunity for treatment.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research