Cross-sectional prevalence study of urinary and/or anal incontinence and its impact on quality of life in a cohort of individuals with progressive multiple sclerosis

Cotterill, N; Wilkins, A; Copestake, C; Weir, I; Norton, C; Drake, M

Abstract

Bladder and bowel problems are commonly reported among individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Urinary incontinence (UI) affects between 19 and 80% of individuals with MS dependent on the definition and measurement methods used (1). Less is known about anal incontinence (AI, incontinence of flatus, liquid or solid stool) with reported prevalence ranging between 30% and 50% (2). These symptoms often occur together but very little is known about the prevalence and impact on quality of life (QoL) (3). The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of UI and AI in isolation and combination, and their impact on everyday life for the Progressive MS community experiencing continence difficulties.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: International Continence Society annual meeting 2016
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2016
• End Date: Sep 16, 2016
• Acceptance Date: Jun 1, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: urinary incontinence, anal incontinence, bladder symptoms, bowel symptoms, quality of life, multiple sclerosis, assessment, patient-centred, survey
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/911123
• Publisher URL: https://www.ics.org/2016/abstract/4
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : International Continence Society Annual Meeting 2016