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A multicentre comparative evaluation: washable pants with an integral pad for light incontinence
Sinead Clarke-O'Neill1, Lena Pettersson, Mandy Fader
1CPE Network, 3rd Floor, Clerkenwell Building, Archway Campus, Highgate Hill, London N19 5LW, UK. office@cpe.ucl.ac.uk
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|February 16, 2002
Summary
Washable incontinence pants with integral pads performed similarly for leakage, but varied in fit and discreteness. This study helps users and carers choose the best continence products.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
- Product Evaluation
Background:
- Limited information exists for selecting continence products in the UK market.
- The Continence Product Evaluation Network (CPE network) aims to provide comparative evaluations.
- Washable pants with integral pads are a type of continence product for women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate washable pants with integral pads for women experiencing light incontinence.
- To compare 10 different products available on the UK market.
- To provide data for informed product selection.
Main Methods:
- A randomized multiple cross-over study design was employed.
- Seventy-two women participated in the evaluation.
- Both subjective and objective measures were used to assess product performance.
Main Results:
- All tested products demonstrated similar performance regarding leakage control.
- Statistically significant differences were observed in other aspects, such as product fit and discreteness.
- Variations in performance were noted across the 10 evaluated continence products.
Conclusions:
- Washable incontinence pants with integral pads offer comparable leakage protection.
- Product fit and discreteness are key differentiating factors for these continence aids.
- This evaluation empowers purchasers, carers, and users to make informed decisions.