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Incontinence Quiz

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The level of burden that incontinence can have on your life can make a difference between living with it and taking the steps necessary to address it by seeking treatment. This quiz is designed to provide you with resources to help inform your next step.

What brings you here today?

I’ve been diagnosed with incontinence and would like to learn more I’m experiencing symptoms I’m the caretaker of someone experiencing incontinence

To ensure we provide relevant education, could you share your biological sex (as assigned at birth or current physical anatomy)?

Male Female I prefer not to say*

*If you choose “I prefer not to say,” please understand that limits our ability to direct you to resources that could be relevant to your circumstances or situation.

Which of these symptoms are you experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Leaking urine all the time with exertion/movement (i.e. Laughing, sneezing, exercising) Frequent/urgent need to urinate Feeling the need to urinate after just going Inability to control bowel movements

Which of these conditions have you been diagnosed with?

Select all that apply.

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) Overactive Bladder (OAB) Urinary Retention  Bowel Incontinence Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Not yet diagnosed

How are these experiences impacting your daily life?

Not at all

(No leakage or concern)

A little bit

(Leakage happens rarely and doesn't bother daily life)

Moderately

(Leakage happens occasionally and can be inconvenient or somewhat embarrassing)

Quite a bit

(Leakage happens often and limits activities or causes worry)

Extremely

(Leakage happens all the time and seriously affects quality of life)

Have you spoken to a health care professional?

Yes, I’m working with a doctor I’ve talked to someone previously, but I am not currently seeing anyone No, I haven’t spoken to a doctor

What have you tried so far to manage the symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence that you’re experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Protective undergarments (i.e. pads, diapers, incontinence underwear) Lifestyle modifications (i.e. decrease liquids, diet change) External device (i.e. catheter, penile clamp) Implanted device (i.e. sling, artificial urinary sphincter) None of the above

What have you tried so far to manage the symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence that you’re experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Protective undergarments (i.e. pads, diapers, incontinence underwear) Lifestyle modifications (i.e. decrease liquids, diet change, weight management) External device (i.e. catheter) Bulking agents (i.e. carbon-coated beads, Polyacrylamide Hydrogel, silicone-based agent) Implanted device (i.e. sling, artificial urinary sphincter) None of the above

What have you tried so far to manage the symptoms of Bowel Incontinence that you’re experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Protective undergarments (i.e. pads, diapers) Lifestyle (i.e. anal plug, restricting activity) Dietary changes (i.e. avoid caffeine, alcohol) Exercises and training (i.e. bowel training, kegel exercises) Medications (i.e. anti-diarrheal drugs) Surgery (i.e. Artificial anal sphincter, Sacral nerve stimulation, sphincter repair) None of the above

What have you tried so far to manage the symptoms of Overactive Bladder that you’re experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Lifestyle/dietary changes (i.e. avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco products) Managing weight Medications Nerve stimulation (i.e. neuromodulation, sacral nerve stimulation) Bladder re-training None of the above

What have you tried so far to manage the symptoms of Urinary Retention that you’re experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Exercises and training (i.e. Kegels or pelvic floor therapy) Lifestyle modifications (i.e. timed voiding, warm baths) Medications External device (i.e. catheter) Surgery None of the above

What have you tried so far to manage the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia that you’re experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Lifestyle modifications (i.e. change in diet or exercise) Medications Minimally invasive procedure (i.e. steam treatment, urethral implants, needle ablation) Prostatectomy Other surgical procedure (i.e. laser treatment, TURP) None of the above

Have you experienced any of these potentially related or relevant life events / health conditions?

Prostatectomy Pelvic Radiation Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) None of these Other

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What would you consider to be the most helpful next steps?

Select all that apply.

Learning more about the condition Finding a doctor Talking to a patient educator Talking to a patient whose been there Scheduling an appointment

What is your relationship with the person you’re supporting?

Partner/Spouse Child Parent Grandparent Other

To ensure we provide relevant education, can you provide the biological sex of the person you’re supporting?

Male Female I prefer not to say*

*”If you chose “I prefer not to say,” please understand that limits our ability to direct to resources that could be relevant to the person’s circumstances or situation.”

Which of these symptoms are they experiencing?

Select all that apply.

Leakage of urine Frequent/urgent need to empty their bladder Inability to empty the bladder Sudden urge to pass stool/leakage of stool

Which of these conditions have they been diagnosed with?

Select all that apply.

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) Overactive Bladder (OAB) Urinary Retention  Bowel Incontinence Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Not yet diagnosed

Have they spoken to a health care professional?

Yes, they are working with a doctor They have talked to someone previously, but are not currently seeing anyone No, they haven’t spoken to a doctor

What would you consider to be the most helpful next steps?

Select all that apply.

Getting more information Finding a doctor Talking to a patient educator Understanding what resources are available Receiving guidance on how to support the person

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