Identifying urinary incontinence in the home setting: Part 1-assessment, diagnosis, and strategies to treat incontinence - Abstract

Urinary incontinence is a prevalent but difficult dysfunction for many older adults.

Living with urinary incontinence can have a profound impact on one's quality of life. The purpose of this case study and article is to identify and describe treatment techniques used to treat urinary incontinence.

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Sarah Teel, DPT, is a Staff Physical Therapist, Peak Performance Sports and Physical Therapy, New Bern, North Carolina.

Reference: Home Healthc Nurse. 2013 May;31(5):248-56.
doi: 10.1097/NHH.0b013e31828eb5b5


PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23652975

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