Urinary incontinence and its clinical and laboratory associations in adults aged 80 and over receiving home healthcare: a cross-sectional study

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Urinary incontinence affects 34.8% of adults aged 80 and over receiving home healthcare, with significant associations to living alone, ADL dependency, malnutrition, dementia, and higher comorbidity count. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

Ayfer Durak; Seyit Burak Şam

doi:10.47582/jompac.1836753

February 20, 2026Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care

Urinary incontinence and its clinical and laboratory associations in adults aged 80 and over receiving home healthcare: a cross-sectional study

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This study aims to explore the relationships between urinary incontinence and various clinical and laboratory parameters in adults aged 80 and older receiving home healthcare.
Conducted a cross-sectional study at a single center from May to November 2025.
Evaluated participants during home visits, categorizing them based on incontinence presence.
Assessed demographic data, medical history, nutritional status, depression levels, functional status, and laboratory parameters.
Utilized logistic regression to identify factors linked to incontinence.
135 participants evaluated with a mean age of 85.6 years.
34.8% prevalence of urinary incontinence was found.
Higher rates of living alone, ADL dependency, malnutrition, dementia, and comorbidity in those with incontinence.

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Cross-sectional study investigates urinary incontinence in home care adults, highlighting clinical and laboratory factors.

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