incontinence
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Sep- 2024 -19 SeptemberSpecialty
Incontinence impact reaches $100 billion
A new report has found that the total economic impact of incontinence last year reached a staggering $100.4 billion. The…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchClinical Practice
Isn’t it time we took incontinence seriously?
Over five million Australians aged 15 years and over suffer with bladder or bowel control problems, a figure predicted to…
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Jan- 2014 -20 JanuaryClinical Practice
An age-old problem
Incontinence is a major reason why people move into residential care, and most aged residents suffer from it – which…
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Jun- 2013 -25 JuneIndustry News
Incontinence impact ‘huge’
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has shown that severe incontinence can have a substantial…
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18 JuneIndustry News
Incontinence takes mental toll on women
Middle aged women are more inclined to suffer depression from incontinence, said University of Adelaide research. In a study of…
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Jan- 2013 -29 January
ACE to help health professionals confront
By 2030, cases of incontinence are expected to rise to 6.5 million Australians—with women being more likely to be incontinent…
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Nov- 2012 -27 November
Tackling a ticklish topic
A leading continence nurse is heading to Asia to help advance treatment for the disabling condition. Incontinence is often a…
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Jun- 2012 -5 June
Countering incontinence with patience
Understanding cultural differences is important when dealing with older people from different ethnic backgrounds. By Cathy Wever. When providing community…
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Aug- 2011 -2 August
Talking about the unmentionable
Incontinence is a taboo health issue in ethnic communities, reveals report. By Annie May. Incontinence can affect people of all…
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Jun- 2011 -28 June
Incontinence a costly issue for millions of Australians
One in four Australians predicted to have incontinence by 2030, reveals a new report. A recent report has found that…
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Apr- 2010 -6 April
Treating a hidden issue
The often hidden issue of incontinence can be treated, improved and often cured, writes Anne Ramus. A much-quoted statistic is…