Diagnostic evaluation of geriatric urinary incontinence.
Most continent geriatric patients can be managed appropriately after a clinical assessment including a history, physical examination, urinalysis and culture, and simple tests of bladder function. A subgroup will benefit from urologic, gynecologic, and formal urodynamic evaluation. Algorithms described in this chapter are being developed and tested; these algorithms will make clinical assessment more practical and cost effective.
D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014563:Urodynamics