title: The management of urinary incontinence in the long-term patient.
abstract: Urinary incontinence affects 50%-80% of residents in nursing homes, presenting a challenge to the health care team. Assessment of urinary incontinence is crucial to selecting appropriate treatment. This article addresses the scope of the problem, incontinence assessment, and treatment specific to nursing home residents.
authors.affiliation: Roland Park Place Life Care Community, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mutch
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Palmer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marks
mesh_terms: D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010808:Physical Examination; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy