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What prevents older people from seeking treatment for urinary incontinence? A qualitative exploration of barriers to the use of community continence services (2004)
Journal Article
Peters, T. J., Horrocks, S., Somerset, M., & Stoddart, H. (2004). What prevents older people from seeking treatment for urinary incontinence? A qualitative exploration of barriers to the use of community continence services. Family Practice, 21(6), 689-696. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmh622

Background. Urinary incontinence is a significant health problem for older people. Many people with incontinence do not seek services. Simple and effective treatments exist in primary care. Objectives. Our aim was to explore reasons why older people... Read More about What prevents older people from seeking treatment for urinary incontinence? A qualitative exploration of barriers to the use of community continence services.

Factors associated with variations in older people's use of community-based continence services (2004)
Journal Article
Peters, T. J., Horrocks, S., Stoddart, H., & Somerset, M. (2004). Factors associated with variations in older people's use of community-based continence services. Health and Social Care in the Community, 12(1), 53-62. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2524.2004.00468.x

Many people who have urinary incontinence and who may benefit from healthcare and professional advice do not currently access UK National Health Service services, even though effective treatments are available in the community. Older people have an i... Read More about Factors associated with variations in older people's use of community-based continence services.