Elderly with urinary incontinence using diapers or pads in intermediary institutions between the hospital and the home in Japan (Geriatric Health Services Facilities)
Conditions
Interventions
Control group
The elderly, 20 at each institution, will have a frequency volume chart before the study starts. Their voided volume, the volume of urinary incontinence measured with a scale, and the residual urine
Verathon, Bothell, WA, USA) will be recorded during one day in a frequency volume chart. Their complication, QOL, cognitive function, mental state, existence of depression, physical function, and lev
Sponsors
Japanese Society of Geriatric Urology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly older than 65 years old living in intermediary institutions between the hospital and the home in Japan (Geriatric Health Services Facilities) who have urinary incontinence and use diapers or pads during daytime
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Elderly in a critical condition, bedridden, with urinary tract infection The residual urine volume after void more than 300ml
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of urinary leakage and QOL assessed by EQ-5D before and after intervention (8 weeks) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive function, mental state, physical function and level of motivation will be assessed for elderly with urinary incontinence by MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination), GDS (Geriatric Depression Score), Barthel Index, and Vitality index before and after intervention (8 weeks). QOL of caregivers and burden on caregivers with regard to continence care will be assessed by SF-12v2 and VAS scale respectively, before and after the study (6 months). | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMiyazaki, Hideyo
Japanese Society of Geriatric Urology Secretary-general
Outcome results
None listed