Urinary incontinence impacts the lives of many individuals, altering their quality of life. The indiviudal suffering from urinary incontinence may experience physical, emotional, psychological, and socioeconomic hardships. Occupational therapy professionals, including occupational therapy assistants, help the client with all aspects of their daily function, including toileting and hygiene. Occupational therapy practitioners teach elderly female clients how to manage their incontinence products, perform toilet transfers, and manage ther clothing but rarely address incontinence. The occupational therapy curriculum currently lacks the education of students relating to pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence (UI). For successful occupation-based outcome measures, entry-level occupational therapy programs need to implement educational guidelines for the Level II fieldwork student to utilize during their fieldwork experience. An evidence-based resource guide for the occupational therapy student is essential for the student to learn about pelvic floor dysfunction, symptoms of UI, and occupational therapy treatment options. This resource guide would prepare the Level II fieldwork student to work effectively with the geriatric client experiencing UI and demonstrate the value of skilled occupational therapy intervention.
