Types of Incontinence Chapter 55

Mixed urinary incontinence

encompasses several types of urinary incontinence, is involuntary leakage associated with urgency and also with exertion, effort, sneezing, or coughing

Functional incontinence

instances in which lower urinary tract function is intact but other factors, such as severe cognitive impairment (e.g., Alzheimer's dementia), make it difficult for the patient to identify the need to void or physical impairments make it difficult or impossible for the patient to reach the toilet in time for voiding

Urge incontinence

the involuntary loss of urine associated with a strong urge to void that cannot be suppressed. the patient is aware of the need to void but is unable to reach a toilet in time

Iatrogenic incontinence

the involuntary loss of urine due to extrinsic medical factors, predominantly medications

Stress incontinence

the involuntary loss of urine through an intact urethra as a result of sneezing, coughing, or changing position