This paper examines or current state of knowledge of the epidemiology of urinary
incontinence. The population studied was community-dwelling non-institutionalized …

Question Is urinary incontinence associated with falls in community-dwelling older people?
Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies investigating falls …

Background Previous studies of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) have focused on men,
with few studies including minority populations. The Boston Area Community Health (BACH) …

Background: Urinary incontinence is a highly prevalent and burdensome condition among
women. However, fewer than half of women with symptoms talk to a physician about …

In this report we focus on the epidemiology (distribution and determinants) of faecal
incontinence (FI), urinary incontinence (UI), and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). We also …

BACKGROUND: Nocturia, a common complaint in aging men and women, is frequently cited
as the cause of nocturnal awakenings leading to sleep loss, daytime fatigue, and reduced …

Objective We sought to investigate whether women present adequate knowledge of the
main pelvic floor disorders (PFDs)(urinary incontinence-UI, fecal incontinence-FI, and pelvic …

Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, Whitbourneís identity process model serves to
integrate the physiological with a psychological perspective. The effects of physical changes …

La incontinencia urinaria, entendida como cualquier pérdida involuntaria de orina,
constituye un problema médico y social importante. Puede clasificarse en incontinencia …

Background Because of the limitations of existing clinical treatments for urinary
incontinence, many women with incontinence are interested in complementary strategies for …