New approaches for managing stress incontinence in women.
Stress urinary incontinence is a problem for one in four women seen in the primary care setting. The incontinence usually is not identified as women do not view it as a problem, do not seek treatment, and turn to self-care practices. Technology in product development is evolving that can assist women in managing their incontinence. This article reviews new innovations in treatment that can be recommended by primary care providers.
Newman
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Access to Continence Care and Treatment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Burns
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D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016496:Incontinence Pads; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012648:Self Care; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000534:rehabilitation*