Factors associated with urinary and double incontinence in a geriatric post-hip fracture assessment in older women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Incontinence and hip fractures are common in older people, especially women, and associated with multiple adverse effects. Incontinence is a risk factor for falls.

Aims

We aimed to investigate the prevalence of urinary (UI) and double incontinence (DI, concurrent UI and faecal incontinence), and to identify factors associated with UI and DI 6 months post-fracture.

Methods

A prospective real-life cohort study was conducted consisting of 910 women aged ≥ 65 who were treated for their first hip fracture in Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Finland, between May 2008 and April 2018. Continence status was elicited at baseline and 6 months postoperatively at our geriatric outpatient clinic where all participants underwent a multidisciplinary comprehensive geriatric asse

SUBMITTER: Hellman-Bronstein AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9151507 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature