Adult women’s experiences of urinary incontinence: a systematic review of qualitative evidence protocol

Review question/objective The objective of this review is to identify the best available evidence on the experience of urinary incontinence by women. Inclusion criteria Types of participants This review will consider studies that include all adult women (18 years of age or more) from any cultural background. Women who have suffered brain disorders, spine injury or mental deficiency will be excluded from the review. Types of intervention(s)/phenomena of interest This review will consider studies that describe women’s experiences of Urinary Incontinence. Context The context of this review considers different social and cultural settings. All experiences of Urinary Incontinence lived by women will be considered independent of the location of the primary study’s participants, including the home, clinic, hospitals, the community and other social settings.