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February 28, 2026Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care0 citations

Urinary incontinence and its clinical and laboratory associations in adults aged 80 and over receiving home healthcare: a cross-sectional study

ADAyfer DurakSŞSeyit Burak Şam

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the relationships between urinary incontinence and various clinical and laboratory parameters in adults aged 80 and older receiving home healthcare.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study at a single center from May to November 2025.
  • Evaluated participants during home visits, categorizing them based on incontinence presence.
  • Assessed demographic data, medical history, nutritional status, depression levels, functional status, and laboratory parameters.
  • Utilized logistic regression to identify factors linked to incontinence.
  • 135 participants evaluated with a mean age of 85.6 years.
  • 34.8% prevalence of urinary incontinence was found.
  • Higher rates of living alone, ADL dependency, malnutrition, dementia, and comorbidity in those with incontinence.

Abstract

Aims: Urinary incontinence is a major public health issue that impairs quality of life and increases morbidity in older adults. This study investigated its relationship with clinical, functional, and laboratory parameters in home care patients aged ≥80.Methods: This single-center, cross-sectional study was conducted between May and November 2025 with individuals receiving home care services. Participants were evaluated during home visits and categorized based on the presence of incontinence. Demographic data, medical history (including current chronic diseases and regular medication use), nutritional status Mini Nutritional Assessment–Short Form (MNA-SF), level of depression Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and functional status Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) were assessed. Laboratory parameters were also recorded. Logistic regression identified factors independently associated with incontinence.Results: 135 participants were evaluated (mean age: 85.6±3.9 years; 61.5% female). The prevalence of incontinence was 34.8%. Living alone, ADL dependency, malnutrition, dementia, and comorbidity count were significantly higher in those with incontinence (p

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Durak et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a287f20a974eb0d3c03d62https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1836753
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