The Social Dimensions of Incontinence and Continence Caregiving

09/05/2023 20 min
The Social Dimensions of Incontinence and Continence Caregiving

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In this episode, Joan Ostaszkiewicz, nurse and member of the ICS Scientific, Education and Ethics committees discusses:Emotional and behavioural responses to incontinenceThe social construction of beliefs and feelings about incontinence   Disease prestige Shame and Disgust  The status of continence carework ICS Masterclass: Personalizing Care for Patients with OABTuesday, 25 November 2025 | 16:30 - 18:00 GMTwww.ics.org/masterclassJoin our highly interactive ICS Masterclass, chaired by Howard B Goldman, and engage directly with an outstanding panel of experts. This dynamic session invites you to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from leading specialists in urology and urogynaecology.Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions. Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

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