Assessment for UI

Use this acronym "DIAPPERS" to quickly remember factors to be considered when assessing urinary incontinence.

Delirium/confusional states

Infection-urinary (symptomatic)

Atrophic urethritis/vaginitis

Pharmaceuticals

Psychological, especially depression

Excessive excretion (i.e., CHF, hyperglycemia)

Restricted mobility

Stool impaction

 

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