Prevalence of incomplete bladder emptying among elderly in convalescent wards [electronic resource] : a pilot study /
by Tam, CK; Wong, KK; Yip, WM.
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ArticleDescription: pp. 66-71.Subject(s): Aged; Bladder; Urinary incontinence; Urinary retention; Urinary tract infections; Urination disordersOnline resources: Click here to access full-text article
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Asian journal of gerontology & geriatrics 2006, Vol. 1, No. 2Summary: To determine the prevalence of various degrees of
incomplete bladder emptying in elderly patients admitted into a
convalescent hospital and to determine the reasonable cut-off value
of post-void residual (PVR) volume, to use as a trigger for further
investigations and interventions, based on the relationship between
PVR and the liability to urinary tract infection (UTI).
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To determine the prevalence of various degrees of
incomplete bladder emptying in elderly patients admitted into a
convalescent hospital and to determine the reasonable cut-off value
of post-void residual (PVR) volume, to use as a trigger for further
investigations and interventions, based on the relationship between
PVR and the liability to urinary tract infection (UTI).
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