title: [Is it possible to optimize the use of economical and professional resources in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence?].
abstract: In 1996, the estimated costs in Sweden, owing to urinary incontinence, increased to $0.5 billion or 2-3% of the health budget. In Denmark, the cost of urinary incontinence is unknown, but probably much the same as that in Sweden. Growth of the elderly population, a rise in the costs of routine incontinence care (mostly pads), and an increasing ability to cure incontinence challenge the existing economic priorities. Economic analysis in this field is sparse. Treatment of urinary incontinence imposes a significant financial burden on society. Based on a review of the literature, the authors recommend increased focus on health economy and preventive possibilities, as well as a change in the diagnostic and treatment algorithm of urinary incontinence.
authors.affiliation: Helsingør Sygehus, gynaekologisk-obstetrisk afdeling. LarsAM@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Møller
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lose
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016496:Incontinence Pads / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013548:Sweden; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy