{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: The inhibiting factors of adaptation to urinary incontinence in community-dwelling older adult women: A qualitative study.
{Author}: Talebi E;Nobahar M;Foroughan M;Asgari MR;
{Journal}: Geriatr Nurs
{Volume}: 59
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jul 11
{Factor}: 2.525
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.046
{Abstract}: Urinary incontinence affects the physical, psychological, social and well-being of older adult women and requires adaptation. This study aimed to explain the inhibiting factors of adaptation to urinary incontinence in community-dwelling older adult women. A qualitative content analysis approach was adopted. Participants were 15 older women with urinary incontinence, three family members, and three healthcare team members. Data were collected by individual, in-depth semistructured interviews and analysed using the Graneheim and Lundman approach. The data analysis yielded the theme of neglecting urinary incontinence and the older adult, with four categories of "s silence-inducing beliefs", "worthlessness for the family", "non-adaptation of urban spaces", and "deficiencies in the healthcare service structure". Elucidating the inhibiting factors for older women's adaptation to urinary incontinence will lead to a change in the attitude of social policymakers and healthcare officials. This changes will then facilitate the establishment and adjustment of the necessary infrastructure to overcome these barriers.