Urinary incontinence is a common condition among older adults. Numerous clinical guidelines have been published with recommendations for incontinence evaluation and management, especially in women. However, practitioner adherence to guidelines is often poor, particularly for elderly patients. What influences this trend? Is it a form of ageism in health care?
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Griebling, T. Incontinence guidelines—is lack of adherence a form of ageism?. Nat Rev Urol 8, 655–657 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2011.177
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