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Hellman-Bronstein AT, Luukkaala TH, Ala-Nissilä SS, Nuotio MS. Associated factors of stress, urgency, and mixed urinary incontinence in a geriatric outpatient assessment of older women with hip fracture. Eur Geriatr Med 2024:10.1007/s41999-024-00997-w. [PMID: 38802641 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-024-00997-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Urinary incontinence (UI) is known to be common among older female hip fracture patients. Little is known about different subtypes of UI among these patients. Our aim was to identify factors associated with subtypes of UI in a cross-sectional design. METHODS 1,675 female patients aged ≥ 65 and treated for their first hip fracture in Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Finland, during 2007-2019, were included in a prospective cohort study. Of these, 1,106 underwent comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), including questions on continence, at our geriatric outpatient clinic 6 month post-fracture. A multivariable-adjusted multinomial logistic regression model was used to examine factors associated with UI subtypes. RESULTS Of the 779 patients included, 360 (46%) were continent and 419 (54%) had UI 6-month post-fracture. Of the women with UI, 117 (28%) had stress UI, 183 (44%) had urgency UI and 119 (28%) had mixed UI, respectively. Mean age of the patients was 82 ± 6,91. In multivariable analysis, depressive mood and poor mobility and functional ability were independently associated with stress UI. Fecal incontinence (FI) and Body Mass Index (BMI) over 28 were independently associated with urgency UI. Mixed UI shared the aforementioned factors with stress and urgency UI and was independently associated with constipation. CONCLUSIONS Mixed UI was associated with most factors, of which depressive mood and impaired mobility and poor functional ability were shared with stress UI, and FI and higher BMI with urgency UI. CGA is key in assessing UI in older hip fracture patients, regardless of subtype.
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- Aino T Hellman-Bronstein
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
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- Research, Development and Innovation Center, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
- Health Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Seinäjoki, Finland
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Yan F, Xiao LD, Tang S, Guo Q, Huang H. Perceptions of primary health care nurses and general practitioners in the care of older people with urinary incontinence. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:644-655. [PMID: 37650490 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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AIMS To identify the challenges and opportunities among primary health care nurses and general practitioners (GPs) in the care of older people with urinary incontinence (UI) and other chronic conditions in China. BACKGROUND UI is highly prevalent among community-dwelling older people with chronic conditions but is underreported and poorly managed. Understanding the factors that affect primary health care professionals' practices in their care for this population is imperative to foster nurse-led UI care services. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive study. METHODS Four focus groups were held with 24 primary health care nurses and GPs in Changsha, Hunan Province, China, between July and September 2021. A reflective thematic analysis was used to identify themes. RESULTS This study revealed misconceptions regarding older people living with UI and other chronic conditions in primary care health professional participants. Moreover, primary health care nurses had very limited autonomy in UI diagnosis and initiating care interventions for this patient population. By reflecting on practices, participants recognized various practical solutions to improve the detection and management of UI. Participants also identified barriers to accessing care services in older people with UI. They suggested changes in the health care system to achieve universal access to UI care services for older people. CONCLUSION Nurse-led UI care services in primary health care for community-dwelling older people with chronic conditions are in high demand but are underdeveloped due to professional and health care system factors. IMPACT Findings from this study provide new insights into challenges faced by primary health care professionals and illuminate practical solutions to address these challenges. REPORTING METHODS Adherence to COREQ guidelines was maintained. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Fang Yan
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
- College of Nursing and Health Science, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Health Science, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Fu Y, Jackson C, Nelson A, Iles-Smith H, McGowan L. Exploring support, experiences and needs of older women and health professionals to inform a self-management package for urinary incontinence: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071831. [PMID: 37400236 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Many women attempt to manage urinary incontinence (UI) independently with variable success while health professionals may be unaware of their needs. This study aimed to (1) understand older women's experiences of UI, their self-management strategies and support needs; (2) explore health professionals' experiences of supporting women and providing relevant services and (3) combine their experiences contribute to development of a theory-based and evidence-based self-management package for UI. DESIGN Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 older women with UI and 11 specialist health professionals. Data were analysed independently using the framework approach, then synthesised in a triangulation matrix to identify implications for content and delivery of the self-management package. SETTING Community centres, community continence clinic and urogynaecology centre of a local teaching hospital in northern England. PARTICIPANTS Women aged 55 years and over who self-reported symptoms of UI and health professionals delivering UI services. RESULTS Three overarching themes emerged. Older women see UI as a 'fact of life' but many struggle with it: women typically considered UI as part of ageing yet expressed annoyance, distress, embarrassment and had made significant lifestyle changes. Access to information and limited high-quality professional support: health professionals provided specialist UI care and information. Yet less than half of women accessed specialist services, those who had, highly valued these services. 'Trial and error' with different self-management strategies: women had tried or were using different strategies (continence pads, pelvic floor exercises, bladder management and training, fluid management and medication), with mixed success. Health professionals provided evidence-based, personalised support and motivation. CONCLUSIONS Findings informed the content of the self-management package that focused on providing facts, acknowledging challenges of living with/self-managing UI, sharing others' experiences, using motivational strategies and self-management tools. Delivery preferences were independent use by women or working through the package with a health professional.
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- Yu Fu
- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK
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- School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Salford, UK
- Corporate Nursing, Northern Care Alliance NHS Group, Salford, UK
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- School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Nuotio MS. Comprehensive geriatric assessment is of value when diagnosing cognitive disorders in older patients and beyond. Eur Geriatr Med 2023; 14:29-31. [PMID: 36626039 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-023-00743-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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- Maria S Nuotio
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
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Stefanacci RG, Yeaw J, Shah D, Newman DK, Kincaid A, Mudd PN. Impact of Urinary Incontinence Related to Overactive Bladder on Long-Term Care Residents and Facilities: A Perspective From Directors of Nursing. J Gerontol Nurs 2022; 48:38-46. [PMID: 35771072 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20220606-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The current study assessed the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on residents, staff, care processes, and quality measures in long-term care (LTC) settings. A 70-question quantitative online survey was sent to directors of nursing (DONs) who had worked for ≥1 year in a ≥100-bed facility (≥80% LTC beds). Of the 62% of residents with UI, 40% were always incontinent, and 81% used incontinence products for UI. Overall, 59% of DONs reported that UI management contributes to certified nursing assistant turnover. Approximately 36% of resident falls occurred while trying to get to the bathroom. LTC quality measures reported as significantly impacted by UI included urinary tract infection and falls with major injury. Only 14% of residents with UI were treated with medication. Most (75%) DONs were unaware of any link between anticholinergic medications and risk of cognitive side effects. These results highlight the need for improved UI treatment, awareness, and management in this population. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 48(7), 38-46.].
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Tolerability of duloxetine in elderly and in non-elderly adults: a protocol of a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Syst Rev 2022; 11:71. [PMID: 35428340 PMCID: PMC9013122 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-022-01945-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Duloxetine is an antidepressant that benefits from a wide range of approval in the elderly population, while its safety for use compared to non-elderly is not clearly assessed. This protocol outlines a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis comparing the tolerability of duloxetine between elderly and non-elderly. METHODS Searches will be conducted in PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov , Clinicaltrialsregister.eu, data sharing platforms, FDA drug approval packages, European public assessment reports and withdrawn applications from the EMA website. The review will be performed on studies available in electronic databases from their date of inception to the 31 March 2022. Only randomized controlled clinical trials, comparing duloxetine to placebo, will be included in this meta-analysis. The studies will be selected if they comprise both elderly and non-elderly adults, in conditions of use of duloxetine approved by the European Medical Agency (EMA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The primary outcome will be the rate ratio of serious adverse events under duloxetine compared to placebo, between participants at least 65 years old and non-elderly. Second, the number of any adverse events, clinical efficacy and quality of life will be compared between elderly and non-elderly under both interventions. The quality of evidence in the tolerability of duloxetine will be assessed using the GRADE system. A one or two-stage individual participant data random effect meta-analysis will be conducted depending on the availability of the data. DISCUSSION This meta-analysis will investigate the tolerability safety of duloxetine in the elderly population across all conditions approved by European and American regulatory authorities. The results from this meta-analysis are intended to help prescribers to provide better care for the elderly population. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION The protocol has been registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; registration number: CRD42019130488 ).
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Pilot of Patient Engagement in Continence Care on Geriatric Rehabilitation Units. Rehabil Nurs 2022; 47:109-118. [PMID: 35348531 DOI: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to pilot a process of engaging geriatric rehabilitation patients in the assessment and management of their continence concerns. DESIGN A descriptive study was conducted. METHODS The study has four phases: (1) staff education on continence with a pre-post knowledge quiz, (2) design of patient engagement process by a working group, (3) a 6-week pilot of a patient symptom questionnaire and process of engaging patients with audits of disciplinary admission histories and documentation, and (4) patient and staff feedback surveys. RESULTS Patients in geriatric rehabilitation identify a range of bladder and bowel symptoms. However, there was little documented evidence from the interprofessional team that corresponded to patients' reported symptoms. CONCLUSION Further research into symptoms bothersome to patients and engagement of both patients and the interprofessional team in addressing these in the rehabilitation setting is needed. CLINICAL RELEVANCE TO REHABILITATION NURSING Patients admitted to geriatric rehabilitation have a range of bladder and bowel symptoms, which need to be addressed.
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Huion A, De Witte N, Everaert K, Halfens RJG, Schols JMGA. Care dependency and management of urinary incontinence in nursing homes: A descriptive study. J Adv Nurs 2020; 77:1731-1740. [PMID: 33277758 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To explore the differences in managing urinary incontinence in residents in nursing homes aged 65 years or older in relation to their care dependency. DESIGN The 2015 data of the Dutch annual independent (Inter)national Prevalence Measurement of Quality of Care of Maastricht University were used. The design involved a cross-sectional, multi-centre point prevalence measurement in hospitals, care homes, and home care. METHODS Secondary data analysis on the data provided by care home organizations. RESULTS In the care independent group, the solely use of absorbing material was the mostly applied intervention. In the group of care dependent persons, the combination of absorbing material with toilet on set times and on individual basis was the most common approach. CONCLUSION The outcome of this study indicated that the management of urinary incontinence in residents in nursing homes differs depending on their care dependency. IMPACT Caregivers in nursing homes should be aware of preferences of residents regarding the management of their urinary incontinence. Researchers should investigate criteria used by caregivers and care receivers into the decision of the application of interventions for urinary incontinence.
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- Anja Huion
- School of Healthcare, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium
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- School of Healthcare, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium.,Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Gent, Belgium.,Department of structure and repair, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Living Lab in Ageing and Long-Term Care, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Department of Health Services Research, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Living Lab in Ageing and Long-Term Care, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Martín-Losada L, Parro-Moreno AI, Solís-Muñoz M. Cuidados basados en terapias conductuales aplicados al paciente con incontinencia urinaria. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2020; 30:349-353. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Kilpatrick KA, Paton P, Subbarayan S, Stewart C, Abraha I, Cruz-Jentoft AJ, O'Mahony D, Cherubini A, Soiza RL. Non-pharmacological, non-surgical interventions for urinary incontinence in older persons: A systematic review of systematic reviews. The SENATOR project ONTOP series. Maturitas 2020; 133:42-48. [PMID: 32005422 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2019.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence is especially common in older age. Non-pharmacological therapies are particularly desirable in this group. OBJECTIVE To define optimal evidence-based non-pharmacological, non-surgical therapies for urinary incontinence in older persons. METHODS A Delphi process determined critical outcome measures of interest. Studies of any non-pharmacological intervention reporting critical outcomes were identified through database searches for relevant systematic reviews in Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo and Cochrane up to June 2018. Primary trials with a population mean age ≥65years were identified, from which data were extracted and risk of bias was assessed. Qualitative analysis and meta-analysis, when possible, were undertaken, followed by grading of the evidence using GradePro software. Finally, bullet-point recommendations were formulated for the indications and contraindications for non-pharmacological interventions for urinary incontinence in older persons. RESULTS Frequency of incontinence was identified as a critically important outcome. In total, 33 systematic reviews were identified with 27 primary trials meeting inclusion criteria. Evaluated therapies included exercise therapy, habit retraining, behavioural therapy, electrical stimulation, transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation, magnetic stimulation, caffeine reduction and acupuncture. From meta-analysis, group exercise therapy and behavioural therapy in women were beneficial in reducing episodes of incontinence (mean reduction of 1.07 (95 %CI 0.69-1.45) and 0.74 (95 %CI 0.42-1.06) episodes per day respectively, evidence grade 'moderate'). Evidence for other interventions was limited and of insufficient quality. CONCLUSIONS There is sufficient evidence to warrant recommendation of group exercise therapy for stress incontinence and behavioural therapy for urgency, stress or mixed urinary incontinence in older women. Evidence was insufficient to recommend any other non-drug therapy.
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- Kirsty A Kilpatrick
- Ageing Clinical & Experimental Research Group, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Ageing Clinical & Experimental Research Group, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom; Dept of Geriatric Medicine, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Ageing Clinical & Experimental Research Group, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Ageing Clinical & Experimental Research Group, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Geriatria, Accettazione Geriatrica e Centro di ricerca per l'invecchiamento, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
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- Geriatria, Accettazione Geriatrica e Centro di ricerca per l'invecchiamento, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
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- Ageing Clinical & Experimental Research Group, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom; Dept of Geriatric Medicine, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
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Khastgir J. Antimuscarinic drug therapy for overactive bladder syndrome in the elderly - are the concerns justified? Expert Opin Pharmacother 2019; 20:813-820. [PMID: 30724647 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2019.1574749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The use of antimuscarinic drugs is common in the management of the overactive bladder (OAB). Concerns have been raised over their use in the elderly population in whom the use of these drugs is highly prevalent, consequent to the reported link between these drugs and cognitive impairment and dementia. Areas covered: Recent publications have heightened concerns regarding antimuscarinic drug use in the elderly. In this review, the author discusses the available evidence upon which conclusions have been based and has presented the need for cortical review and need for caution in interpreting the data. The available evidence is inconsistent, differences in pharmacokinetics have not been widely recognized in clinical trials, clinical estimation of antimuscarinic activity has not been standardized, and serum antimuscarinic activity has not been found to correlate with cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the significant heterogeneity within cognitive aging processes raises questions regarding the extent to which various factors, including medication, influences this process. Expert opinion: Whilst caution should indeed be exercised in the use of antimuscarinic medication in the elderly, advocacy of discontinuation of their use may deprive patients of the benefits of improved quality of life from treatment where currently alternative management remain limited or invasive.
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- Jay Khastgir
- a Swansea University Medical School , Abertawe Bro Morganwwg University Health Board , Swansea , Wales , UK
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Screening for urinary incontinence in acute care for elders unit: comparative performance analysis of Katz's ADL and ICIQ-UI-SF. Eur Geriatr Med 2018; 9:579-588. [PMID: 34654229 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-018-0090-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence (UI) is a frequent, but neglected geriatric syndrome, particularly in vulnerable older patients. Optimizing screening procedures is necessary. OBJECTIVE To compare the clinometric performances of the "continence" item of the Katz's ADL scale and the ICIQ-UI-sf for the screening of UI in vulnerable aged patients. METHODS A prospective study was conducted in the acute care for elders (ACE) unit of an academic centre. Two independent nurses screened all patients with spontaneous urination for UI with Katz's ADL item and ICIQ-UI-sf upon the hospital admission. The diagnosis of UI resulted from an interdisciplinary conciliating meeting for urinary functional disorders (TOFU), gathering geriatricians and neuro-urologists and was considered as reference. RESULTS 294 consecutive patients (mean age 86.2 ± 6.5 years; 76.5% female) admitted to the ACE unit were screened; 169 were incontinent (57.5%) according to TOFU. The Katz's ADL item identified 106 incontinent patients with 20 false positives; 83 incontinent patients were not identified. If the sensitivity and specificity of the ICIQ-UI-sf were 100.0%, they were, respectively, 50.9 and 84.0% for the Katz's ADL item. Positive and negative predictive values were 100.0% for ICIQ-UI-sf; 81.1 and 55.9% for ADL, respectively. CONCLUSION This study validates the ICIQ-UI-sf as a simple and effective screening tool for UI in vulnerable and complex hospitalized aged patients. It also demonstrates that the "continence" item of the Katz's ADL scale is not sensitive enough for UI screening in this population.
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Veronese N, Soysal P, Stubbs B, Marengoni A, Demurtas J, Maggi S, Petrovic M, Verdejo-Bravo C. Association between urinary incontinence and frailty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Geriatr Med 2018; 9:571-578. [PMID: 34654231 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-018-0102-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Urinary incontinence (UI) and frailty are common geriatric syndromes. Although literature increasingly supports a relationship between these two conditions, no systematic review and meta-analysis has been performed on this topic. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the potential association between UI and frailty, through a meta-analytic approach. METHODS A systematic search in major databases was undertaken until 15th March 2018 for studies reporting the association between UI and frailty. The prevalence of UI in people with frailty (vs. those without) was pooled through an odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), with a random-effects model. The other outcomes were summarized descriptively. RESULTS Among 828 papers, 11 articles were eligible, including 3784 participants (mean age 78.2 years; 55.1% women). The prevalence of UI was 39.1% in people with frailty and 19.4% in those without. A meta-analysis with five studies (1540 participants) demonstrated that UI was over twice as likely in frail people versus those without (OR 2.28; 95% CI 1.35-3.86; I2 = 61%). One cross-sectional study, adjusting for potential confounders and one longitudinal study confirmed that UI is significantly associated with frailty. In two cross-sectional studies, using adjusted analyses, frailty was more common in people with UI. CONCLUSION Urinary incontinence is twice as common in older people with frailty compared to older people without frailty. Screening and the development of interventions for UI and frailty could prove useful for this common comorbidity.
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- Nicola Veronese
- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, Padua, Italy.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Physiotherapy Department, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.,Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.,Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Primary Care Department, Azienda USL Toscana Sud Est, Grosseto, Italy
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- National Research Council, Neuroscience Institute, Aging Branch, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Geriatrics), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatric Department, Hospital Universitario Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Michel JP. Being editor in chief: A great experience gives way to a smooth transition. Eur Geriatr Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2017.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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