ABSTRACT
The first international consultation on incontinence was held in 1998 to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding all aspects of incontinence care and research. Committees of experts were convened to encompass all the relevant subject areas. These individuals were from multidisciplinary backgrounds and represented the worldwide scientific community and the range of specialities involved. each committee was tasked with performing a systematic review of the relevant medical literature in order to make recommendations for clinical practice and research.
