A Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for the Degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
in
Nursing ScienceUrinary Incontinence (UI) is a debilitating medical condition that affects individuals’ quality of
life. People with this condition describe decreased enjoyment of sexual activity, as well as
increased risk of experiencing depression, and anxiety. Data show that incontinence is less
prevalent in men than women, which may explain the dearth of studies focusing specifically on
men. As men age, their rate of suffering from UI increases from 4.8% at ages 19 to 44 to over
21% by the age of 65 years. Additionally, men who suffer from permanent UI are more likely to
be institutionalized compared to those without UI and have increased risk for suicide, infections,
falls, social isolation, loss of independence and may suffer from life-altering fractures. For many
patients, UI may be reversible with medical intervention. A critical appraisal of UI literature
found many non-surgical male UI treatments that were effective. The evidence-based
information was utilized to provide primary care providers with up to date male-specific
interventions for UI.Title Page / Abstract / Table of Contents / List of Figures / List of Appendices / Male Urinary Incontinence: A Critical Appraisal of the Literature with Practice Recommendations / Background and Literature Review / Treatment of UI / Ethical Considerations / Theoretical Framework / Critical Appraisal Results and Synthesis / Evidence-Based UI Recommendations / Conclusion / References / Appendice
