Analysis of coping styles of elderly women patients with stress urinary incontinence

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to survey the coping style and related factors of elderly women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and provide a strong theoretical basis for promoting a positive coping style to improve quality of life in these patients.MethodsCross-sectional surveys addressing SUI cognition and coping techniques of 520 elderly women patients with SUI were administered between July 2013 and February 2014.ResultsElderly women with SUI had significantly higher avoidance and acceptance-resignation scores than the normal population (p < 0.05). Age, marital status, education level and stress urinary incontinence cognitive level all influenced the medical coping style of these patients.ConclusionsElderly female patients with SUI differ in the factors that influence their coping styles; therefore, clinical and community medical staff should include a comprehensive analysis that takes these factors into consideration when working with patients with SUI to guide them in adopting a positive coping style.