Geriatric Considerations for Women with Urinary Incontinence and LUTS-Geriatric Considerations for Women with Urinary Incontinence and LUTS

Geriatric Considerations for Women with Urinary Incontinence and LUTS

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Video Summary

The video discussed the introduction and goals of a virtual web-based lecture series on geriatric considerations for women with urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTs). The speaker, Dr. Elaine Markland, discussed the impact of aging on the bladder and the importance of addressing potentially reversible causes of incontinence and LUTs in older women. She highlighted the prevalence and severity of these symptoms in older women and the impact on their quality of life. The speaker emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to treatment, including behavioral interventions such as fluid management and pelvic floor muscle training, as well as medication options. She also discussed the challenges in conducting clinical trials on these treatments in older women, but noted that current evidence suggests that these interventions can be effective. The speaker concluded by emphasizing the importance of considering the individual needs and characteristics of each patient in developing a treatment plan.

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Alayne Markland, DO, MSc

Keywords

virtual web-based lecture series

geriatric considerations

women

urinary incontinence

lower urinary tract symptoms

LUTs

aging

reversible causes

behavioral interventions

medication options