obstetrics and gynaecology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, England.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, England.
Nurs Older People. 2021 Oct 5;33(5):33-41. doi: 10.7748/nop.2021.e1305. Epub 2021 Sep 8.
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are prevalent in older women. These symptoms are often under-reported due to the potentially embarrassing nature of the symptoms and a belief that they are an inevitable consequence of ageing. LUTS such as urinary incontinence have a significant negative effect on people's quality of life; however, with the appropriate assessment and management, improvements can be achieved. This article reviews the different types of LUTS and their causes, assessment and treatment, focusing on older women. It aims to provide nurses with an understanding of LUTS so that they can identify appropriate interventions.
下尿路症状（LUTS）在老年女性中很常见。由于这些症状可能令人尴尬，且人们认为它们是衰老的必然结果，因此这些症状常常被漏报。尿失禁等 LUTS 会对人们的生活质量产生重大负面影响；然而，通过适当的评估和管理，可以取得改善。本文综述了不同类型的 LUTS 及其病因、评估和治疗方法，重点关注老年女性。其目的是为护士提供对 LUTS 的理解，以便他们能够识别适当的干预措施。
