ObjectiveTo study related factors for urinary and fecal incontinence in post-stroke patients, in order to present targeted treatment and effective care.
MethodsWith continuous sampling methods, we prospectively evaluated 257 stroke patients admitted to our hospital from August 2010 to October 2012, and had the clinical features form completely filled. All statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 19.0.
ResultsUrinary and fecal incontinence rate was 16.7%. Univariate analysis showed that the related factors for the incidence of urinary and fecal incontinence in post-stroke patients included the onset of disturbance of consciousness, disability to sit up or stand two hours after the onset, being complicated with pulmonary infection or ventricular dysfunction, complications, and constipation. A multivariate analysis identified three factors to be independently associated with urinary and fecal incontinence in post-stroke patients, including disturbance of consciousness[OR=4.186, 95%CI (2.010, 8.715), P<0.001], being complicated with pulmonary infection[OR=3.490, 95%CI (1.616, 7.539), P=0.001] and age[OR=1.036, 95%CI (1.004, 1.069), P=0.029].
ConclusionPost-stroke patients are most likely to develop urinary and fecal incontinence, and disturbance of consciousness, being complicated with pulmonary infection and age are three independent factors.
