Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are widely prevalent in the elderly population.
The primary care physician should play a leading role in identifying the presence of incontinence in this population, as it can significantly affect quality of life and well-being. Behavioral and lifestyle modification is the cornerstone in treatment and can be initiated in the primary care setting. Frail elderly require special consideration to avoid potentially serious complications of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
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Anderson KM, Davis K, Flynn BJ. Are you the author?
Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, Academic Office One Building, 12631 East 17th Avenue, Box C319, Room L15-5602, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, 12631 East 17th Avenue, Room 4208, B198-2, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Reference: Med Clin North Am. 2015 Mar;99(2):405-416.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2014.11.011
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PMID: 25700591