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eFit – HCP: Bowel & Bladder Function
Incontinence is the inability to control excretory function leading to urinary or fecal incontinence respectively. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition in older adults and often they do not seek help from health care providers. Clinicians should screen for continence issues at each health encounter. A thorough assessment should take place when UI or other lower urinary tract symptoms are detected. Elements of a symptom-based assessment include a medical history, physical examination and assessment of cognitive and functional abilities. (1)
AUA Incontinence Symptom Score:
Instructions Link
Bowel & Bladder Continence Assessment:
Instructions Link
International Prostate Symptom Score:
Instructions Link
Michigan Incontinence Symptom Index (MISI):
Link (Page 4)
RNAO Transdisciplinary Patient Continence:
Link
Self-Report Urinary Incontinence Questionnaire:
Instructions eForm Print Form
Reading List: Constipation & Older Adults
Reading List: Continence & Older Adults
Reading List: Urinary Tract Infections in Older Adults
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