In men and women with COPD the presence of urinary incontinence is associated with poorer quality of life

Commentary on: Hrisanfow E, Hägglund D. Impact of cough and urinary incontinence on quality of life in women and men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Clin Nurs 2013;22:97–105. Implications for practice and research The combination of coughing, as a result of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and urinary incontinence (UI), can adversely affect quality of life. Healthcare providers must actively screen for UI in patients who smoke, have a chronic cough and/or who are diagnosed with COPD, as early treatment may improve quality of life. Context It is estimated that worldwide, over 200 million people are living with UI.1 UI is linked to an increase in social detachment, falls and fractures, depression, decreased ability to concentrate, increased anxiety, and admissions to nursing homes, resulting in immeasurable economic and quality-of-life deficits.1 It is also believed that chronic...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Primary health care, Stroke, Incontinence, Pregnancy, Reproductive medicine, Health education, Smoking, Tobacco use Primary healthcare Source Type: research