title: [Urinary incontinence in the elderly: nursing care].
abstract: Causes and types of urinary incontinence in the elderly are reviewed. The central role of the nurse is emphasized, aiming the detection, evaluation and management of the incontinent elderly. In this way, nursing care contributes towards promoting urinary continence of the older persons living in the community.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Zago
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing*
vernacular_title: Incontinência urinária no idoso: assistência de enfermagem.