Absorbent products for light urinary incontinence in women

摘要: Background: Incontinence is a common and embarrassing problem which has profound effect on social psychological well-being. Many people wear absorbent products to contain urine leakage protect their clothes. It can be difficult define light urinary incontinence because volumes, flow frequency rates may vary substantially whilst still being considered 'light'. Light encompass occasional (monthly) leaks of very small amounts (e.g. 1 g 2 g) up frequent (several times per day) larger 20 50 g). A practical definition loss that contained within pad (typically 500 g; ISO 1996). Objectives: To assess the effectiveness different types product designs for women with incontinence. Search strategy: We searched Cochrane Incontinence Group Specialised Trials Register (3 May 2006) reference lists relevant articles were perused. Selection criteria Types studies: All randomised or quasi-randomised trials participants: Women intervention: Absorbent (disposable insert pads, menstrual washable pants integral pad, pads) suitable Data collection analysis: Two review authors assessed methodological quality potentially eligible studies independently extracted data from included trial. Main results: One study 85 participants met selection criteria. This trial studied all in this review. presented outcomes. For preventing leakage, preference overall acceptability disposable pads are better than pads. There no strong evidence either disposables washables skin health. The most expensive design there dominant cost-effectiveness. some will prefer alternative cheaper inserts. Authors' conclusions: Although available only one sufficiently robust make recommendations practice. Disposable typically more effective other considered. However, they expensive, providing choice (or combinations circumstances) likely cost-effective.