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Issue Date: July 01, 2015
Published Online: February 09, 2016
Updated: January 01, 2020
Perspectives of Older Women on Toileting
Elvira Moya Aguilar; Amanda Layne O’Neal; Oliva M. Holz; Krista Anita Fox; Kathleen T. Foley, PhD, OTR/L
Author Affiliations
  • Brenau University
  • Brenau University
  • Brenau University
  • Brenau University
  • Brenau University
Article Information
Geriatrics/Productive Aging / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   July 01, 2015
Perspectives of Older Women on Toileting
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2015, Vol. 69, 6911515059. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.69S1-PO1113
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2015, Vol. 69, 6911515059. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.69S1-PO1113
Abstract

Date Presented 4/16/2015

Deficits in self-care have been linked to older adults’ ability to remain at home; little research has focused on toileting. In this qualitative study, we used interviews to explore attitudes, experiences, practices, and preferences associated with toileting by older women. Results will inform the development of client-centered interventions to maximize performance and to support aging in place.

Deficits in self-care have been linked to older adults’ ability to remain at home; little research has focused on toileting. In this qualitative study, we used interviews to explore attitudes, experiences, practices, and preferences associated with toileting by older women. Results will inform the development of client-centered interventions to maximize performance and to support aging in place.