💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The aim of this cross-sectional observational study is to examine the independent associations of urinary incontinence severity and post-void residual urine volume with frailty and other geriatric outcomes in older adults presenting to a urology outpatient clinic with urinary incontinence.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 65 years or older,
* Presence of involuntary urinary leakage according to the International Continence Society definition,
* At least one urinary leakage episode during the previous four weeks and an ICIQ-UI SF score of ≥1,
* General health status adequate to tolerate the outpatient assessment protocol,
* Ability to mobilize independently,
* Ability to understand instructions in Turkish and complete the study questionnaires,
* Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute urinary tract infection or acute lower urinary tract symptoms,
* History of major pelvic or orthopedic surgery within the previous six months,
* Acute musculoskeletal condition that may affect performance during the assessments,
* Neurological disease causing severe mobility limitations, including Parkinson's disease or stroke,
* Diabetic neuropathy,
* Severe cardiopulmonary disease, including New York Heart Association class III-IV heart failure or forced expiratory volume in one second below 30% of the predicted value,
* Dementia or severe cognitive impairment, defined as Global Deterioration Scale stage 4 or higher,
* Severe visual or hearing impairment that may prevent completion of the assessments,
* Terminal illness or active malignancy,
* Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent,
* Unwillingness or inability to complete the assessment protocol.