Applying behavioral research to incontinence. 1997

G M Messick, and C E Powe

Historically, treatment strategies for urinary incontinence (UI) have not been offered by primary care practitioners. This is despite the fact that prevalence for UI in women of all ages has been reported to be as high as 30 percent and that there are interventions, specifically behavioral treatments, that can be integrated in a primary care practice. However, most practitioners have not been trained in identification of UI, causes and approaches that can be incorporated into a successful treatment program. The authors have implemented a program to address the problem of UI. This article outlines their successful application of a behavioral therapy protocol in two diverse practices: gynecological and internal medicine.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001521 Behavior Therapy The application of modern theories of learning and conditioning in the treatment of behavior disorders. Behavior Change Techniques,Behavior Modification,Behavior Treatment,Conditioning Therapy,Therapy, Behavior,Therapy, Conditioning,Behavior Change Technique,Behavior Modifications,Behavior Therapies,Conditioning Therapies,Modification, Behavior,Technique, Behavior Change,Treatment, Behavior
D014549 Urinary Incontinence Involuntary loss of URINE, such as leaking of urine. It is a symptom of various underlying pathological processes. Major types of incontinence include URINARY URGE INCONTINENCE and URINARY STRESS INCONTINENCE. Incontinence, Urinary

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