Urinary Incontinence Essentials for Primary Care-Urinary Incontinence Essentials for Primary Care

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The webinar, titled "Urinary Incontinence Essentials for Primary Care," was presented by Dr. Kate Bradley, a urogynecologist at the University of Iowa and president of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). The webinar aimed to educate healthcare providers about urinary incontinence, its types, evaluation, and non-invasive treatment options. Dr. Bradley highlighted the importance of education and support for patients dealing with pelvic floor problems.<br /><br />The webinar started with an introduction by Dr. Bradley, followed by an explanation of AUGS' mission to educate members, trainees, patients, and other healthcare providers about pelvic floor problems. The focus of the webinar was on urinary incontinence, a common and impactful condition affecting women. Dr. Bradley discussed the prevalence and severity of urinary incontinence, its associated risks and costs, and its impact on quality of life.<br /><br />She then explained the different types of urinary incontinence, including stress incontinence, urgency incontinence, and mixed incontinence. Dr. Bradley emphasized the importance of understanding the underlying causes of incontinence in order to provide appropriate treatment. She discussed lifestyle modifications, behavioral therapies, and pelvic floor muscle exercises as non-invasive treatment options.<br /><br />Dr. Bradley also discussed the use of medications, such as anticholinergics and beta-3 agonists, for urgency incontinence. She provided an overview of the medications available, their efficacy, and potential side effects. She highlighted the recent evidence associating anticholinergic drugs with cognitive impairment and dementia, leading to changes in the approach to treatment.<br /><br />In addition to non-invasive treatments, Dr. Bradley mentioned advanced treatment options for patients who do not respond to initial therapies. These include vaginal devices, urethral bulking injections, mid-urethral slings, and various neurostimulation therapies like Botox injections and sacral neuromodulation.<br /><br />Dr. Bradley concluded the webinar by emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive evaluation, individualized treatment plans, and considering referral to specialists for complex cases or treatment failures. She also mentioned resources available from AUGS, including patient education materials and provider resources.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar provided healthcare providers with valuable information about urinary incontinence, its types, evaluation, and non-invasive treatment options. Dr. Bradley's expertise and insights contributed to a comprehensive overview of the topic. The webinar was educational and informative for healthcare professionals seeking to improve their understanding and management of urinary incontinence in primary care.

Keywords

webinar

Urinary Incontinence Essentials for Primary Care

Dr. Kate Bradley

urogynecologist

University of Iowa

American Urogynecologic Society

urinary incontinence

types

evaluation

non-invasive treatment options