Behavioral therapy for urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a serious and costly problem that affects many patients, especially the elderly. Because this population is growing, many methods of treatment for urinary incontinence have been developed. However, even though the behavioral techniques have been available for years, only recently has the use of formal behavioral methods become more popular as a less invasive alternative for the treatment of incontinence. These methods have proven effective in several series. This article reviews the treatment of types of urinary incontinence with behavioral therapeutic techniques.