Urinary Incontinence

Question 1

What is urinary incontinence?

Answer 1

Involuntary loss of urine

Question 2

Prevalence of urinary incontinence in Canada

Answer 2

Approximately 10% of Canadians experience chronic UI

Prevalence ↑ to 30-60% in age 65+
Up to 80% of patients in LTC

Question 3

Describe the differences in prevalence of UI between males and females

Answer 3

Women > men (30% vs 5%)

omen more than men especially in earlier stages

In LTC, affects them both relatively equally

Question 4

What are some medical consequences of UI?

Answer 4

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), urosepsis

Skin irritation, breakdown, infection

Disrupted sleep

Falls

Question 5

What are some consequences of Ui?

Answer 5

Medical Consequences
Psycho-social Consequences

Question 6

What are the psychosocial consequences of UI?

Answer 6

Embarrassment
Isolation
Depression

Question 7

What is the over-arching consequence of UI?

Answer 7

Decreased quality of life

Question 8

What is a major issue with UI?

Answer 8

Underdiagnosed

50-70% do not report symptoms or seek medical advice

Health care providers need to ask

Question 9

What are the myths associated with UI?

Answer 9

Inevitable part of aging

Nothing can be done

Question 10

What is the truth regarding UI regarding patient perspectives and treatment of UI?

Answer 10

IT can be embarrasing to talk about UI, but it is a very common and treatable condition

Many people with incontinence can regain bladder control or atleast reduce the amount of leakage they have

Question 11

Regarding UI, what is the relevant anatomy? Where does pharamcotherapy fit into the anatomy?

Answer 11