Urinary Incontinence

  • Advise appropriate fluid intake of 1.5–2 L per day
  • Advise to limit caffeine intake; drink water instead of caffeinated beverages
  • Advise to avoid/treat constipation
  • Advise regular toileting +/– prompting for same
  • Advise good posture when toileting
  • Advise to allow adequate time for emptying when toileting
  • Advise bladder retraining program +/– refer to pelvic floor physiotherapist
  • Advise pelvic floor exercises +/– refer to pelvic floor physiotherapist
  • Advise use of incontinence products (eg disposable pants, absorbent bedding)
  • Advise use of toileting aids (eg bedside commode)
  • Advise to reduce/limit alcohol intake