The Types of Incontinence Which Can Occur in Older People

The Types of Incontinence Which Can Occur in Older People

This interactive lecture discusses the risk factors which lead to incontinence in older people. It states the statistics for incontinence within Australia and within the aged community. The anatomical and physiological changes that occur in normal ageing are provided and their effect upon the function and action of toileting are discussed. The different types of incontinence, including stress, and urge are described and their prevalence within the older community provided. The impact of diabetes mellitus on continence is discussed.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Risk factors leading to incontinence
• Urge and stress incontinence and underactive detrusor function
• Anatomical & physiological changes in normal ageing
• The function and action of going to the toilet
• The impact of diabetes mellitus on urinary and bowel continence

Susan McCarthy is a Continence Nurse Advisor and Coordinator of the Victorian Continence Resource Centre. Susan was the former Coordinator of the CNC Continence Service, Peninsula Health, Victoria. Susan has a substantial background in clinical practice, research and teaching aspects of the care and management of those affected by incontinence problems. Susan has been a long time active member of the Continence Foundation of Australia and is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker.

Speaker name: Susan McCarthy
Recorded: 6 & 7 May 2010
Listening time: 18 Mins
Conference: Clinical Nursing Skills In Aged Care
Session in Conference: Common types of incontinence part2
State: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Professional Reviews:

Voice quality was an issue, the topic could have been taken further, but for the time allocated it was good.