How does the onset of incontinence affect satisfaction with life among older women and men? Findings from a nationally representative longitudinal study (German Ageing Survey)

Abstract Background There is a large body of evidence showing that incontinence is associated with decreased health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Moreover, while a few cross-sectional studies have shown that incontinence is associated with decreased life satisfaction, there is a lack of studies r...

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Main Authors: Elżbieta Buczak-Stec, Hans-Helmut König, André Hajek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-020-1274-y