Urinary incontinence and quality of life of women living in nursing homes in the Mediterranean region of Turkey
PSYCHOGERIATRICS, vol.17, no.6, pp.446-452, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 17 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.1111/psyg.12271
- Journal Name: PSYCHOGERIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.446-452
- Keywords: nursing home, old age, quality of life, urinary incontinence, RISK-FACTORS, POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN, OLDER WOMEN, PREVALENCE, POPULATION, CONTINENCE, SMOKING, SEEKING, OBESITY, ADULTS
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: This study was conducted to determine the effect of urinary incontinence (UI) on the quality of life of women living in nursing homes in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.