Causes and Countermeasures of Incontinence

Author: Written by Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology; Translated by Ma Jianxin et al.
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Publish Date: 1998-04-01
Features: From basic medical knowledge to cutting-edge frontiers, this book provides comprehensive explanations in layman's terms, discussing common diseases faced by ordinary people, eliminating the rigid style of medical textbooks. The entire team from the world-renowned Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology is involved, explaining knowledge about geriatric diseases. The book meticulously covers all aspects of preventing and treating diseases in the daily lives of the elderly, leaving people amazed. Hundreds of illustrations and charts, concentrating on a wealth of research findings, are rare worldwide. After reading this book, the elderly will know how to take care of themselves, and children will know how to care for their parents. For friends suffering from incontinence, please no longer consider it embarrassing or feel discouraged and hopeless. This book addresses the challenging issue of incontinence, which is difficult for both patients and their families, with a straightforward attitude. Medical experts will provide a detailed introduction to the causes and treatments of incontinence. Additionally, based on the analysis of specific experimental survey data, the book comprehensively explains the frequency of incontinence and its relationship with daily physiological functions in the elderly. It further analyzes the psychological background of incontinence from a psychological perspective and, finally, introduces relevant nursing knowledge and specific nursing methods to family members and caregivers.