Incontinence: Patient Care and Treatment (rev)-Content PDF Handout

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This article provides an overview of incontinence assessment and treatment for healthcare professionals. It discusses the different types and causes of urinary and bowel incontinence, including transient incontinence, urge incontinence, stress incontinence, mixed incontinence, functional incontinence, neurogenic bladder, Peyronie's disease, and incontinence in children and adults during sleep. The article emphasizes the importance of proper assessment, including a thorough medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, and provides treatment options such as lifestyle interventions, pelvic floor muscle exercises, bladder training, medication management, and surgical procedures. It also highlights the importance of addressing the psychosocial impact of incontinence and providing support and education to patients. Overall, the article aims to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by providing healthcare professionals with an understanding of incontinence assessment and treatment strategies.

Keywords

incontinence assessment

incontinence treatment

urinary incontinence

bowel incontinence

transient incontinence

urge incontinence

stress incontinence

mixed incontinence

functional incontinence

neurogenic bladder