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| Urine loss caused by factors outside the lower urinary tract such as chronic impairments of physical and/or cognitive functioning |
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| CHARACTERISTICS |
- Voiding at inappropriate times
- Usually loss of full bladder volume
- Normal muscle and sphincter function
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| USUAL CAUSES |
- Impaired mental status, (for example, Alzheimer's disease, retardation, closed head injury, emotional illness)
- Unfamiliar environment
- Inaccessible bathroom facilities
- Disorientation of patient, behaviourial issues
- Unresponsive to carers
- Reduced communication skills
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| DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES* |
- Habit training
- Scheduled toileting
- External collection devices
- Environmental changes
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| TREATMENT |
- Habit training
- Scheduled toileting
- External collection devices
- Environmental changes
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| * These are some examples of diagnostic procedures that may be ordered by
your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider will determine the
appropriate procedure(s) for you. |
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