Zusammenfassung
Inkontinenz scheint zu einem wachsenden Problem unserer Gesellschaft zu werden. Angaben über Prävalenzen und Schweregrade schwanken enorm. Valide Instrumente zur Erhebung verlässlicher Daten sind rar bzw. basieren auf unterschiedlichen Definitionen. Es ist deshalb anzunehmen, dass Angaben zu Inkontinenzraten überschätzt werden. Der folgende Artikel problematisiert dies anhand epidemiologischen Studien über die weibliche Inkontinenz.
Abstract
Incontinence raises a problem of increasing relevance. Estimates of prevalence and severity are presented in a wide range. Valid assessment instruments are sparse or based on varying definitions. Therefore, existing data of incontinence rates are likely to be overestimated. To exemplify this problem, we reviewed epidemiological articles on female incontinence.
Schlüsselwörter
Inkontinenz - Prävalenz - Schweregrad - Frauen
Key words
Incontinence - prevalence - severity - females
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Gabriele Schlömer, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, Fachrichtung Gesundheit (Prof. Dr. med. Ingrid Mühlhauser)
Universität Hamburg, FB 13, IGTW, Fachrichtung Gesundheit
Martin-Luther-King-Platz 6
20146 Hamburg
Email: Gabi_Schloemer@uni-hamburg.de
URL: http://www.chemie.uni-hamburg.de/igtw
