Psychological resilience and active social participation among older adults with incontinence: a qualitative study

Abstract

Older adults with incontinence can actively participate in the society when they have desire to interact with others, willingness to perform physical exercise, and confidence in managing incontinence. These psychological characteristics are important for being resilient in the face of incontinence and for active social participation.

Mediating effect of decline in social activities on urinary incontinence and negative mood: Do sex and marital differences exist?

“…Services and programs should be developed to strengthen social networks, including family and social relations, among older adults with UI. To encourage active social participation, as suggested by some scholars, psychological resilience, particularly a sense of meaningfulness, should be fostered …”

“…Urinary incontinence (UI) refers to involuntary and uncontrolled leakage of urine, which affects approximately 30% of community‐dwelling older men and 50% of older women, and its prevalence among institution‐dwelling older adults is estimated to be between 43% and 77% . An increased risk of UI is noted with advanced age, medical comorbidities, frailty, and cognitive and functional impairment .…”

“…An increased risk of UI is noted with advanced age, medical comorbidities, frailty, and cognitive and functional impairment . Many patients are reluctant to seek help or medical treatment because of the perception of UI being an untreatable illness, feelings of shame and embarrassment, and fear of others knowing about their urinary problems …”

“…UI can restrict patients’ participation in social activities . Because of frequent urination, and feelings of humiliation and embarrassment, incontinent patients tend to avoid social gatherings, visiting friends, travel and participation in other social activities .…”

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“…Success in old age can be achieved through active participation in life. Individuals can achieve psychological resilience with active participation in social life (Takahashi et al, 2016). State-supported elderly employment policies benefit the macroeconomy by ensuring the successful aging of the individual.…”