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Faecal incontinence (FI),^* the involuntary loss of liquid or solid stool,¹ is a common but under‐reported problem in older adults. Accurate estimates of the prevalence of FI are challenging due to under‐reporting,² and prevalence estimates for FI in older adults are highly variable, from 2.2–25% in the general population, to 9–30% in community‐dwelling older adults, and up to 50% in institutionalized older people.^3,4 Faecal incontinence is a highly stigmatizing symptom⁵ and is associated with shame and embarrassment⁶ and social isolation,⁷ and it has been reported to increase institutionalization⁸ and mortality.⁹