Clinical Care Pathway for Geriatric Incontinence in Older Women
Author Information
Author(s): Parker-Autry Candace
Primary Institution: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Hypothesis
Women with geriatric incontinence syndrome desire significant improvement in their symptoms, which may only be possible through multi-modal therapy.
Conclusion
A multi-modal clinical care pathway is proposed to improve treatment outcomes for women with geriatric incontinence syndrome.
Supporting Evidence
- Geriatric incontinence syndrome is associated with frailty and multimorbidity.
- Physical therapy and medications have been described as non-procedure-based treatments for urinary incontinence.
Takeaway
Older women sometimes have trouble controlling their bladder, and this study suggests that using different types of treatments together might help them feel better.
Methodology
Qualitative studies were conducted to understand the needs of women with geriatric incontinence syndrome.
Participant Demographics
Older women with geriatric incontinence syndrome.
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