Title
Promoting continence in individuals with dementia
Document Type
Article
Peer Reviewed
1
Publication Date
2-1-2011
NLM Title Abbreviation
J Gerontol Nurs
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of gerontological nursing
PubMed ID
21261233
DOI of Published Version
10.3928/00989134-20110106-10;
Start Page
17
End Page
21
Abstract
Urinary incontinence (UI) is common in individuals with dementia as the disease progresses. The primary reasons for incontinence are often not related to pathology in the urinary system but are frequently attributed to losses associated with dementia. This article discusses the scope of the problem of UI in individuals with dementia, possible causes, and assessment methods, as well as interventions that can achieve improved outcomes.
Published Article/Book Citation
Journal of gerontological nursing, 37:2 (2011) pp.17-21. DOI:10.3928/00989134-20110106-10;.
URL
https://ir.uiowa.edu/nursing_pubs/1266