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Investigate the occurrence and clinical patterns of incontinence among elderly individuals admitted to hospital geriatric wards.

October 2, 2009Gerontologia Clinica

A Survey of Incontinence in Elderly Hospital Patients

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BIBernard IsaacsHebrew College FWFrank A. WalkeyStobhill Hospital

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Survey study observes patterns and prevalence of incontinence in hospitalized older adults, highlighting the demand for specialized nursing and geriatric care.

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Investigate the occurrence and clinical patterns of incontinence among elderly individuals admitted to hospital geriatric wards.
Conducted an inpatient clinical survey of elderly patients hospitalized at Foresthall Hospital in Glasgow.
Evaluated geriatric care demands and incontinence management needs within an institutional hospital setting.
Identified incontinence as a prevalent and resource-demanding clinical complication among hospitalized geriatric patients.
Quantitative effect estimates, incidence rates, and statistical metrics were not reported in the available publication summary.

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Isaacs et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1b0bd05ac37ececec213fe https://doi.org/10.1159/000244850

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Survey study observes patterns and prevalence of incontinence in hospitalized older adults, highlighting the demand for specialized nursing and geriatric care.

A Survey of Incontinence in Elderly Hospital Patients

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A Survey of Incontinence in Elderly Hospital Patients

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