Improving urinary incontinence in nursing home residents: are we FIT to be tied?
Article Abstract:
The efficacy of Functional Incidental Training used to reduce urinary incontinence in nursing home residents is examined.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Quality of life impact of urge incontinence in older persons: a new measure and conceptual structure
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A study of a draft questionaire for assessing the quality-of-life impact of urge urinary incontinence in older persons is discussed. The study found the 32-item urge impact scale to be a reliable tool for assessing the impact of urinary incontinence on older men and women.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 1999
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