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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 2003
The measurement of fecal incontinence is challenging. Because fecal incontinence is a symptom, the subjective perception of the patient must be the foundation of any evaluation of incontinence or the impact of incontinence. The lack of a criterion standard makes testing measures for reliability and validity more difficult.
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The measurement of fecal incontinence is challenging. Because fecal incontinence is a symptom, the subjective perception of the patient must be the foundation of any evaluation of incontinence or the impact of incontinence. The lack of a criterion standard makes testing measures for reliability and validity more difficult.
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European Journal of Radiology, 2003
Fecal incontinence is the inability to defer release of gas or stool from the anus and rectum by mechanisms of voluntary control. It is an important medical disorder affecting the quality of life of up to 20% of the population above 65 years. The most common contributing factors include previous vaginal deliveries, pelvic or perineal trauma, previous ...
Michael H, Fuchsjäger, Andrea G, Maier
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Fecal incontinence is the inability to defer release of gas or stool from the anus and rectum by mechanisms of voluntary control. It is an important medical disorder affecting the quality of life of up to 20% of the population above 65 years. The most common contributing factors include previous vaginal deliveries, pelvic or perineal trauma, previous ...
Michael H, Fuchsjäger, Andrea G, Maier
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American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2006
Fecal incontinence (FI) has a prevalence of 2-7% in the general community and increases substantially in hospitalized patients and nursing home residents. Incontinent patients often isolate themselves from society for fear of having an incontinent episode in public.
Sara K, Hawes, Asyia, Ahmad
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Fecal incontinence (FI) has a prevalence of 2-7% in the general community and increases substantially in hospitalized patients and nursing home residents. Incontinent patients often isolate themselves from society for fear of having an incontinent episode in public.
Sara K, Hawes, Asyia, Ahmad
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 1983
Fecal incontinence is frequently seen in elderly patients, particularly in association with dementia. It can result from underlying disease, fecal stasis, or neurologic disorders, some of which are reversible. With proper care and treatment, it is possible to reduce the prevalence of fecal incontinence in elderly patients.
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Fecal incontinence is frequently seen in elderly patients, particularly in association with dementia. It can result from underlying disease, fecal stasis, or neurologic disorders, some of which are reversible. With proper care and treatment, it is possible to reduce the prevalence of fecal incontinence in elderly patients.
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Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 1997
Fecal incontinence, the involuntary passage of gas, liquid, or solid stool, is an underreported problem in our society. The evaluation of fecal incontinence includes a focused history, physical examination, and assessment of the pelvic floor musculature.
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Fecal incontinence, the involuntary passage of gas, liquid, or solid stool, is an underreported problem in our society. The evaluation of fecal incontinence includes a focused history, physical examination, and assessment of the pelvic floor musculature.
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Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 2004
Fecal incontinence is a common problem in the elderly population,particularly in nursing homes, and is one of the common reasons for nursing home placement. In addition to the inconvenience of the incontinence for the patient and caregiver, it is associated with increased mortality.
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Fecal incontinence is a common problem in the elderly population,particularly in nursing homes, and is one of the common reasons for nursing home placement. In addition to the inconvenience of the incontinence for the patient and caregiver, it is associated with increased mortality.
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Postgraduate Medicine, 1986
Management of the patient with fecal soiling begins with a careful evaluation of possible contributing factors, followed by anorectal examination, neurologic and psychosocial testing, and workup for chronic diarrhea, if present. In many patients, these procedures should be supplemented by radiologic and manometric studies to determine if structural or ...
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Management of the patient with fecal soiling begins with a careful evaluation of possible contributing factors, followed by anorectal examination, neurologic and psychosocial testing, and workup for chronic diarrhea, if present. In many patients, these procedures should be supplemented by radiologic and manometric studies to determine if structural or ...
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Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 2005
Barbara, Watterworth, Jayne, Ryzeuski
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Barbara, Watterworth, Jayne, Ryzeuski
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