Fecal incontinence among nursing home residents: Is it still a problem?

Highlights • Fecal incontinence (FI) was noted in 57.1% of participating nursing home residents. • 57.8% of residents with FI reported incontinence episodes several times a week. • Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Score in residents with FI was 17.2 ± 1.8 (mean ± SD). • Main FI associated factors were...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 2016-07, Vol.65, p.79-84
Hauptverfasser:	Ihnát, Peter, Kozáková, Radka, Rudinská, Lucia Ihnát, Peteja, Matúš, Vávra, Petr, Zonča, Pavel
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Cognition Disorders - epidemiology Comorbidity Cross-Sectional Studies Czech Republic - epidemiology Fecal incontinence Fecal Incontinence - epidemiology Female Health Status Homes for the Aged - statistics & numerical data Humans Institutionalized persons Internal Medicine Male Nursing home resident Nursing Homes - statistics & numerical data Prevalence Quality of Life Risk Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Fecal incontinence (FI) was noted in 57.1% of participating nursing home residents. • 57.8% of residents with FI reported incontinence episodes several times a week. • Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Score in residents with FI was 17.2 ± 1.8 (mean ± SD). • Main FI associated factors were high comorbidity, dementia and decreased mobility. • Study outcomes emphasize importance of diagnosing and appropriately managing FI.
ISSN:	0167-4943 1872-6976
DOI:	10.1016/j.archger.2016.03.012