Faecal incontinence in residential aged care is highly prevalent, distressing and difficult to treat, and the evidence base for treatment remains deficient.

Stepwise treatment for overactive bladder seeks to improve patient quality of life and reduce patient and health system costs.

Despite its common presentation and the availability of clinical practice guidelines to inform management, there appears to be unwarranted variation in treatment of urinary incontinence.

This article highlights the key diagnostic and management principles of female stress urinary incontinence in general practice and discusses management options.

Many issues related to catheters can be safely and adequately managed in the community, resulting in timely management and increased patient satisfaction.