title: Development of Continence Advisory Services in the United Kingdom.
abstract: This article provides an overview of the development of Continence Advisory Services throughout the United Kingdom. A brief history of their development is described along with a current description of the different types of service available. Studies which have investigated the prevalence of regular urinary incontinence and successful management are also presented, from which a strategy based upon preliminary assessment of incontinence may be recommended.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Roe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing*; D000078329:Workforce