Differences in Resident Characteristics and Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Nursing Homes in the Southeastern United States

Abstract

Prevalence of UI was high in this region and the odds of UI was significantly higher among African Americans in two of eight states, suggesting racial disparity in this condition in these states. Factors contributing to this disparity should be explored to increase quality care to vulnerable populations.

<b>Evaluation of factors associated with urinary incontinence in elderly people in long-term care homes

“…The authors of current study are of the opinion that urinary incontinence in female elderly people constitutes a predictor factor for entering care homes due to lack of family support with regard to the care of the elderly. Current analysis shows that there is a higher occurrence of UI associated with less time in the care home corroborating results of a research underscoring that care homes may increase the UI prevalence after a certain period in the home (Boyington et al, 2007;Martínez-Agulló et al, 2009).…”

“…Although percentages are high for the population, UI among the elderly should not be considered a natural occurrence of the age bracket since there are several causes that may trigger the event (Torrealbra & Oliveira, 2010). According to Boyington et al (2007), elderly people in care homes are more prone to have urine emissions than elderly people of the community due to co-morbidities and the health care processes such as pharmacological treatment, nutrition, reduced mobility, caretakers´ overload.…”

“…In fact, it occurs in approximately 50% of elderly people in specialized care homes and double that number in elderly people in the community (Boyington et al, 2007).…”

Prevalence of urinary incontinence and associated risk factors in nursing home residents: A systematic review

“…Of 15 articles, 3 17,18,19 were rejected because of a score of less than 3 for both external and internal validity, or less than 2 on informativity. Eleven studies did not report response rates, while only three 20,23,24 reported response rates ranging from 58% to 98%. Some studies had exclusions on age (<60 or <65 years old) [24][25][26] and sex.…”

“…Eleven studies did not report response rates, while only three 20,23,24 reported response rates ranging from 58% to 98%. Some studies had exclusions on age (<60 or <65 years old) [24][25][26] and sex. 20 Although the age distribution in nursing homes is skewed towards older ages, only six studies described UI prevalence by age.…”