Incontinence in young females

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Table of Contents

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THE LITERATURE REVIEW1

Introduction1

Aims and Objectives2

Definition and purpose of Literature Review2

Significance of the study2

Search parameters3

Incidence and prevalence of young female incontinence4

Various treatments of female incontinence6

Treatment options for Stress urinary incontinence7

Treatment options for Urge Urinary Incontinence9

Treatment options for Mixed Urinary Incontinence10

The impact of incontinence on the individual11

Identified Gaps in Research12

Main Area for Further Research13

Recommendation for further research13

Research design14

Sample selection15

Data collection15

Data analysis16

Conclusion17

REFERENCES20

The Literature Review

Introduction

Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined by the International Continence Society as an “involuntary loss of urine which is objectively demonstrable and a social or hygienic problem”. Moreover, Urinary Incontinence leads to social isolation, poor self-rated health, decreased quality of life, and depressive symptoms (Bennet et al, 2008, pp 32)

A stigma is associated with the urinary incontinence that causes an individual to suffer in silence. The women who get afflicted by the urinary incontinence do not talk about this situation with their closest relative or partner. The main fear that they experience is that they perceive as being unclean and dirty. Even when primary care physicians during a physical examination ask about their continence they are reluctant to bring it up (Hagglund & Wadensten, 2007, pp. 305). The females consider that there is a general misconception that urinary incontinence is thought to be an inevitable aging consequence and they are known to live with this situation for the rest of their life. There are many incontinence patients who fear that they are losing control over the functions of their body and there is nothing they can do about it. This helplessness feeling leads significantly to the depressive levels especially in females suffering from urinary incontinence (Levy, & Muller, 2006, pp, 556).

Currently the nurses are encouraged to use the evidence to guide the management, treatment, and assessment for urinary incontinence. The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of urinary incontinence on the quality of life of young females.

Aims and Objectives

The aim and objectives of this literature review is:

To investigate the effects of urinary incontinence on the quality of life of young females

To find out the treatment options for the women who suffer from the urinary incontinence.

Definition and purpose of Literature Review

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