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Abstract
Urinary incontinence and related urogenital symptoms can be considered to constitute
a concealed yet widespread disease amongst elderly women. The problems are to a large
extent related to hormonal changes associated with the ageing process. The syptoms
have been reported to occur in more than 50% of elderly women. Like severe angina
pectoris, osteoarthrosis of the hip and cataract, urinary incontinence and related
symptoms may negatively influence the quality of life and reduce the individual's
degree of independency.
A health care programme, based on an algorithmic model, for the investigation and
treatment of urinary incontinence and related symptoms is described. A representative
sample of elderly women aged 65–85 yr suffering from urogenital symptoms are currently
participating in this programme. The aim is to cure or alleviate urogenital symptoms
amongst the elderly women concerned and to assess the value of the programme from
a cost-benefit point of view.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
October 15,
1987
Received in revised form:
September 8,
1987
Received:
March 27,
1987
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© 1988 Published by Elsevier Inc.
