title: Faecal incontinence: a life-course approach.
abstract: Faecal incontinence is under-reported and under-diagnosed. It is associated with negative social and psychological sequelae and reduced quality of life. Timely intervention potentially reduces its adverse impact throughout the life-course as most cases are potentially treatable. This review provides a summary of pre-disposing factors. It offers an overview of preventative and treatment options within the community setting, with signposting to further reading and a call to further research into this area of women's health.
authors.affiliation: Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin NHS Grampian, UK.
authors.forename: Oana
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Maior
authors.affiliation: Dr Gray's Hospital Elgin NHS Grampian, UK grant.cumming@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Grant
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cumming
authors.affiliation: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, UK.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Guerrero
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health
keywords: Faecal incontinence; life-course; prevention; treatable