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RIOTA Adult Physical Disabilities Special Interest Group - Drip Drop: Breaking the Silence on Female Incontinence

When
21 Feb 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
ZOOM presentation

Registration

Non-member fee – $25.00
RIOTA members - free

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RIOTA Adult Physical Disabilities Special Interest Group (SIG) Presents:

Drip Drop: Breaking the Silence on Female Incontinence

Wednesday, February 21 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Presented by

Kori Johnson-Hoopes, MS, OTR

Objectives:

1. Understanding the Causes and Types of Adult Female Incontinence:

Provide a comprehensive overview of the various types of incontinence that affect adult females, such as stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overflow incontinence. Explore the underlying causes, including physiological changes, medical conditions, and lifestyle factors that contribute to incontinence.

2. Diagnostic and Treatment Options:

Educate the audience on the diagnostic procedures used to identify the specific type and severity of incontinence. Discuss the range of treatment options available, including lifestyle modifications, pelvic floor exercises, medications, and surgical interventions. Emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice for personalized diagnosis and treatment plans.

3. Lifestyle Strategies and Support for Managing Incontinence:

Offer practical tips and lifestyle strategies that can help individuals manage and cope with incontinence in their daily lives. Discuss the role of pelvic floor exercises, dietary changes, and behavioral modifications in improving symptoms. Highlight the availability of support groups, healthcare resources, and community services for individuals dealing with adult female incontinence.

Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees 24 hours prior to the event.

About the association

The function and powers of RIOTA include:

Act as an advocate for the profession of occupational therapy.
Improve and advance the education and collaboration of occupational therapy practitioners.
Promote research in the profession of occupational therapy.
Encourage high standards.
Engage in other professional and community activities to further the dissemination of knowledge of the practice of occupational therapy.
Cooperate with other individuals or groups concerned with health-related issues.
Increase consumer awareness of application of occupational therapy practice in the community and the scope of occupational therapy practice to assist an individual to achieve life pursuits.

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