An Insight into Continence Management in Patients with Dementia

Overview

Journal Br J Community Nurs

Specialty Nursing

Date 2012 Mar 9

PMID 22398870

Citations 3

Authors

Gaye Kyle

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Abstract

This article discuses the prevalence of urinary and faecal incontinence in people with dementia. The content explores the physiological changes affecting the older bladder and bowel together with the psychological and behavioural problems associated with dementia that impact on continence.

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