Urinary Incontinence Linked to Poor Stroke Outcomes Regardless of Severity: Study
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common complication in stroke patients, but its impact across the spectrum of stroke severity is not well understood. A recent study aimed to assess the association between UI and health outcomes in stroke patients of varying severity, filling a gap in the existing literature. This study was published in the journal BJU International by Fry C. and colleagues.
Despite advances in stroke care, understanding the influence of UI on stroke outcomes, especially in patients with milder strokes, remains limited. Identifying predictors of poor outcomes, such as UI, is crucial for improving patient care and resource allocation.
Data were prospectively collected from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme, including 1593 men and 1591 women admitted to four UK hyperacute stroke units (HASUs) from 2014 to 2016. Patients were stratified based on stroke severity using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores ranging from 0 to 42. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the relationship between UI and various health outcomes, adjusting for confounding factors.
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