title: Using epidemiology in patient education for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence.
abstract: This article reviews and discusses the prevalence and incidence of and risk factors for urinary incontinence after prostate cancer surgery. The reported prevalence rates of urinary incontinence in men vary among studies due to different definitions and methodologies; however, it is agreed that urinary incontinence is a common condition, especially immediately after surgery. Although few risk factors have been identified, damage to the sphincter or its nerves is an accepted underlying pathology. Urinary incontinence can be devastating to men and sensitivity to emotional and educational needs is critical.
authors.affiliation: State University of New Jersey, College of Nursing, Newark, NJ, USA. palmer@nightengale.rutgers.edu
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Palmer
mesh_terms: D004813:Epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D015995:Prevalence; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology