Biomedical subjects

Debra Evans

Publications and source records attributed to Debra Evans.

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Lifestyle solutions for men with continence problems.

The prevalence of urinary incontinence in men is over one in 33 in those aged 15-64, and is estimated to be between one in 10 and one in 14 in men aged 65 and over (Department of Health, 2000). It is estimated that faecal incontinence affects one per cent of adults in their own home, with 17 per cent of the very elderly reporting symptoms (DoH, 2000). In many cases, incontinence can be successfully treated following assessment and appropriate management, but when continence cannot be achieved, containment products should be introduced. Men with continence problems often take many years to overcome their embarrassment and to seek help for bladder or bowel problems.

Activities of Daily Living↗

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Discreet products for children and teenagers with continence problems.

The National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services (Department of Health, 2004a) estimates that 'at least 500,000 children suffer from nocturnal enuresis, and a significant number with daytime wetting and faecal incontinence'. The NSF also acknowledges that 'incontinence is distressing for children and young people; it can lead to bullying at school and cause emotional and behavioural problems'.

Absorbent Pads↗

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Discreet products for women with urinary incontinence.

It is estimated that 10 million women in the UK suffer with urinary incontinence (Hunskarr et al, 2004). Many women consider bladder weakness to be an inevitable consequence of childbirth or the menopause. Haslam (2004) reported on a telephone survey that examined whether women were aware of stress urinary incontinence, their attitude to it and the impact it had on their daily lives. In the UK, 505 women were interviewed, 206 of whom responded positively to a question about symptoms of stress urinary incontinence, giving a prevalence rate of 41 per cent. There is also evidence that most patients with urinary incontinence do not present to their doctors

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Faecal incontinence products and quality of life.

Faecal incontinence has been defined as the involuntary or inappropriate passage of faeces (Royal College of Physicians, 1995). It is a distressing and isolating problem that affects people of all ages, with an estimated incidence of 1-2 per cent of the population (Soffer and Hull, 2000). Many people must rely on continence products to manage this stigmatising and embarrassing problem.

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