Prevalence of urinary incontinence and associated factors in nursing homes: a multicentre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common geriatric syndrome with high health and socio-economic impacts in nursing home (NH) residents.

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence and types of UI and its associated factors in older people living in NHs in Central Catalonia (Spain). We also determined the proportion of residents who were receiving behavioural strategies to prevent/manage UI.

Design and setting

Cross-sectional study in 5 NHs conducted from January to March 2020.

Methods

We included consenting residents aged 65 + permanently living in the NHs. Residents who were hospitalized, in a coma or palliative care were excluded. UI was assessed using Section H of the Minimum Data Set. Sociodemographic and health-related variables were examined. Descriptiv

SUBMITTER: Jerez-Roig J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874568 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature