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publication name Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Psychological Well-being and Quality Of Life among Elderly People
Authors Rehab Elsayed Mohammed1, Mawaheb Mahmoud Zaki2, Hend Ahmed Mostafa3
year 2021
keywords Urinary Incontinence, Psychological well-being, Quality of Life, Elderly people
journal Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2021 EJH
volume 12
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pages 1046-1062
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Abstract

Background: Urinary incontinence is a highly prevalent health problem among elderly people with a relevant impact on physical and psychological aspects of life with consequent effect on the quality of life. Aim: Study aimed to assess the impact of urinary incontinence on psychological well-being and quality of life among elderly people. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted in Urological outpatient clinic at Benha University Hospital at Benha City, Kaluobia Governorate. Sample: The sample of the study was purposive sample of (100) elderly people who are attending at the above mentioned settings. Tools: Tool (I):- A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet which comprised of two parts: part (1) socio-demographic characteristics & part (2) clinical characteristics of the studied sample. Tool (II): Goldberg’s psychological well-being scale, and Tool (III) Incontinence related quality of life scale. Results: Findings showed that nearly two thirds of the studied sample had low level of psychological well-being while, more than two thirds of them had low level of quality of life and also, there was a highly statistically significant positive correlation between total Goldberg’s psychological well-being Scale and total Incontinence-related quality of life scale. Conclusion: Based on the result of this study it was concluded that urinary incontinence is a chronic disease that has a negative impact on psychological well-being of elderly people which subsequently impacts negatively on their quality of life in the form of performing activities of daily living and enjoying their normal life. Recommendation: The study recommended that recurrent assessment for psychological status and all quality of life domains for elderly people should be a part of the routine nursing care.

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