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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 3/2006

01-05-2006 | Original Article

Continence pads: have we got it right?

Authors: Dhiraj Uchil, Ranee Thakar, Abdul H Sultan, Joy Seymour, Ray Addison

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 3/2006

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Abstract

Women listed in the Croydon Community Continence database were contacted with a self-assessment questionnaire regarding continence pad usage and quality of life. Completed questionnaires were received from 763 of 1509 (51%) participants. Pads were used for bladder dysfunction (88.1%) and bowel dysfunction (44%). The majority (82.5%) had concurrent medical disorders and problems with mobility with 77.5% being on one or more types of medication. Nearly 39% of women claimed that they would be happy to continue pad use indefinitely and only 28% expressed interest in seeking further help. Compared to bowel dysfunction, bladder dysfunction appeared to have a greater impact on women’s quality of life (P < 0.001). Containment products make a substantial contribution in improving the quality of lives of women with bowel and bladder dysfunction. The financial burden of containment products has a major impact on the health budget and therefore, comprehensive clinical evaluation should be mandatory before relegating women to pads as a final resort.
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Metadata
Title
Continence pads: have we got it right?
Authors
Dhiraj Uchil
Ranee Thakar
Abdul H Sultan
Joy Seymour
Ray Addison
Publication date
01-05-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-005-1341-2

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