Continence
- Author:
Terence Tang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Urinary incontinence
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2012;38(1 (Supplement)):24-27
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In Singapore, the prevalence of UI among community-dwelling older adults was reported as 3.5% in those aged 55 years, 4.8% in those aged 65 years, and 7.9% in those aged 75 years. Although UI is not a life threatening problem, the symptoms of incontinence can cause considerable impairment. A questionnaire like the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Urinary Incontinence-Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) is the simplest form of screening for continence status in both the community and primary care settings.
