Urinary incontinence in the elderly.
Urinary incontinence is a problem affecting a significant proportion of the elderly population. It has substantial medical, psychological, social and economic implications. It is to be regarded as a symptom with multifactorial causes. A useful clinical classification of urinary incontinence is by its pathophysiology. A summary of clinical approach, specified investigations and management principles for the condition is outlined.
Lee
K S
KS
Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Owen
R E
RE
Choo
P W
PW
Jayaratnam
F J
FJ
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology