This article focuses on international standards for incontinence management products. It describes what they are, how they are used, their limitations, and how they are developed. It outlines the standards currently available and those under development.
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CottendenAMMacaulayM. An investigation of laboratory test methods for predicting the in-use leakage performance of incontinence pads in nursing homes.
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ISO 15621:2017. Absorbent incontinence aids for urine and/or faeces – general guidelines on evaluation.
