ABSTRACT

Aim:

In this study we aimed to evaluate approachments of non-urologist physicians to urinary incontinence (UI) in female patients.

Materials and Methods:

A brief quastionnaire including 4 questions was given to 358 physicians apart from urologist. Participants were asked if they inquire UI in female patients. Physicians who evaluated UI were asked to determine their way of investigation; and than those who reported that they do not evaluate UI were asked why they don’t inquire about UI. The mean age of parti-cipants was 31.3 years.

Results:

74 (%20.6) of participants reported that they inquire UI in all female patients routinly. 236 (%65.9) of them inquire patients if they have urinary system symtoms and 18 (%5) of parti-cipants inquire if they are old or have any problem. 36 (%10) participants reported that they do not inquire about UI in female patients. Among 358 physicians who not inquire UI, 62 (%17.3) believed that inquiring UI was not their primary job, 60 (%16.6) said that they forgot it, 56 (%15.6) reported that they did not have enough time, 20 (%5.5) said the examination enviroment was not suitable, 12 (%3.3) believed that they did not have enough knowledge and 6 (%1.6) reported that he was disturbed of the patients reaction. 102 (%28.5) of physicians proceeded with urology and 58 (%16.2) gynecology consultation, 49 (%13.6) proceeded with laboratory investigation and urology or gynecology consultation with their results. 8 (%2.23) tried to treate patients.

Conclusion:

Urinary incontinence is not inquired in the departments out of urology.