The impact of urinary incontinence on falls: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Previous studies on the association between urinary incontinence (UI) and falls have reported conflicting results. We, therefore, aimed to evaluate and clarify this association through a systematic review and meta-analysis of relevant studies.

Methods

We performed a literature search for relevant studies in databases including PubMed and EMBASE from inception up to December 13, 2020, using several search terms related to UI and falls. Based on the data reported in these studies, we calculated the pooled odds ratios (ORs) for falls and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using the Mantel-Haenszel method.

Results

This meta-analysis included 38 articles and a total of 230,129 participants. UI was significantly associated with falls (OR, 1.62; 95% C

SUBMITTER: Moon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8133449 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature