Med. praxi. 2023;20(1):47-52 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2023.007

Overview of medical devices for incontinent patients and their prescription

doc. PharmDr. Barbora Vraníková, Ph.D., doc. PharmDr. Andrej Kováčik, Ph.D.

Katedra farmaceutické technologie, Farmaceutická fakulta UK v Hradci Králové

Urinary or faecal incontinence represents diseases severely limiting the patient's daily activities and decreasing their quality of life. The irreplaceable role in the therapy of spontaneous leakage of urine/faeces has physicians, who not only determine the degree and extent of incontinence but also suggest a suitable treatment for the patient. Medical devices significantly contribute to improving the quality of life of incontinent patients and, therefore, represent an essential part of therapy. This article represents an edited and updated version of two previous publications of authors that were published in the journal Praktické lékárenství. It aims to introduce the basic types of incontinence devices to the doctors authorized to prescribe these aids, including the selected examples available on the Czech market.

Keywords: incontinence, absorption devices, medical devices, urinal condoms, list of medical devices, collecting devices.

Accepted: March 2, 2023; Published: March 13, 2023  Show citation