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Quantifying cost avoidance possibilities by investing in the minimally-invasive mid-urethral sling surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence

Sunday, 01 February 2009 Written by Elisabeth Fowler

Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences - Volume 3, Issue 1, 2009
D. Wayne Taylor, Director, Health Leadership Institute, McMaster University
Elisabeth Fowler, Vice-President, World Health Advocacy

Urinary incontinence is one of the most prevalent, untreated chronic conditions for individuals living in Canada. The impact of incontinence on an individual’s quality of life is significant as it negatively affects a person’s physical, psychological, sexual, social and overall quality of life (QOL). Due to the stigma associated with this condition, many individuals do not seek treatment for their incontinence, even though 80% of incontinence cases can be managed or cured.

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Impacts of Incontinence: a briefing document from the Canadian Continence Foundation

Thursday, 30 April 2009 Written by Elisabeth Fowler

The following policy brief has been commissioned by The Canadian Continence Foundation (TCCF) to help government address the unmet needs of Canadians living with incontinence. Incontinence is a chronic condition that continues to carry an enormous stigma. Incontinence can impact all parts of a
persons’ life: social interactions, sex life, ability to work, travel, play sports, and participate in community life.

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Patient-friendly summary of the WHO IGWG draft strategy

Monday, 19 May 2008 Written by Steven Lott

In August 2006 the World Health Organization (WHO) established the WHO Intergovernmental Working Group on Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property (IGWG). The IGWG must deliver by May 2008 a “global strategy and plan of action” for boosting research and development (R&D) of medicines for non-prioritized or neglected diseases, predominantly found in developing countries.

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Incontinence - A Canadian Perspective

Monday, 30 April 2007 Written by Elisabeth Fowler

This report from The Canadian Continence Foundation sheds light on a well kept secret – that as many as 3.3 million Canadians experience some form of incontinence. While the societal impacts are hard to quantify, the financial costs associated with urinary incontinence (UI) total an estimated $2.6 billion per year.

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The Importance of Patient Participation in Health Policy Decision Making

Wednesday, 31 January 2007 Written by Chris Ward

A report to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
February 2007

Consumer Engagement in Health Technology Assessment: Recommendations for the Mandate and Makeup of a Citizens’ Council as Created under Ontario’s Transparent Drug System for Patients Act.

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