Psychological and physical environmental factors in the development of incontinence in adults and children

• Verfasst von: Gontard, Alexander von [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Badawi, Jasmin Katrin [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Psychological and physical environmental factors in the development of incontinence in adults and children
• Titelzusatz: a comprehensive review
• Verf.angabe: Alexander von Gontard, Tom P. V. M. de Jong, Jasmin Katrin Badawi, Kathleen A. O'Connell, Ann T. Hanna-Mitchell, Anka Nieuwhof-Leppink, Linda Cardozo
• E-Jahr: 2017
• Jahr: March 1, 2017
• Umfang: 7 S.
• Fussnoten: Originally published: March 1, 2017 ; Gesehen am 26.07.2018
• Titel Quelle: Enthalten in: Journal of wound, ostomy and continence nursing
• Ort Quelle: St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, 1994
• Jahr Quelle: 2017
• Band/Heft Quelle: 44(2017), 2, Seite 181-187
• ISSN Quelle: 1528-3976
• DOI: doi:10.1097/WON.0000000000000308
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 157796604X

Abstract

The aim of this review was to identify etiological environmental factors related to incontinence in children and adults. A variety of etiological environmental factors for the development of incontinence were identified. In children, these encompass stressful life events and trauma, family dysfunction, parental psychopathology, school-related stressors, toilet or “potty” training, fluid consumption habits, housing conditions, and the availability of toilets. In adults, physical exercise, obesity, working conditions, fluid intake, and the availability of toilets play a role. Intervening variables such as hormonal variations due to work shifts have also been identified as influencing the likelihood of incontinence. Current research suggests that environmental factors influence the development of incontinence in children and adults. The interactions between biological factors, the immediate environment, and intervening variables need to be explored in greater detail. Practical solutions to reduce barriers to adequate fluid intake and healthy toileting habits should be implemented in school and work settings.