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Validation of a severity index in female urinary incontinence and its implementation in an epidemiological survey.

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 1993 · Vol. 47(6) · pp. 497–499

Hogne Sandvik✉(University of Bergen)Steinar Hunskaar(University of Bergen)Arnfinn Seim(University of Bergen)Ragnar Hermstad(University of Bergen)A Vanvik(University of Bergen)H. Bratt(University of Bergen)

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Abstract

The severity index may be a useful tool for assessing the severity of female urinary incontinence in epidemiological surveys. It is confirmed that urinary incontinence is very prevalent in adult women, but most should not be regarded as potential patients.

Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMedicineUrinary incontinenceEpidemiologyConfidence intervalOutpatient clinicUrinary LeakageUrinary systemInternal medicineGynecologySurgery

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAttitude to HealthFemaleHumansMiddle AgedNorwaySeverity of Illness IndexUrinary IncontinenceUrineReproducibility of ResultsPrevalenceIncontinence Pads

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