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Iatrogenic incontinence in older people and people living with dementia: potentially modifiable contributing factors within institutional cultures of care

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This discussion paper illuminates pervasive systemic inequalities for older people and people living with dementia who require support to maintain continence or manage incontinence in institutional care settings. Utilising an expert-led narrative synthesis approach and drawing on a large body of research, we identify five potentially modifiable causes of iatrogenic incontinence associated with the organisation and delivery of care in these settings. We call for greater attention to safeguard the continence of older people and people living with dementia as a welfare issue and human rights issue.

Source: Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal

DOI: 10.1071/cj25008

Authors: Joan Ostaszkiewicz, Katie Featherstone, Tiina Vaittinen

Institutions: Federation University, The University of Melbourne, University of West London, National Ageing Research Institute, Tampere University, University of Tampere

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7160878093

FWCI: 6.729

Cites: 61

Cited by: 1

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