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Urinary incontinence: a classification system and treatment protocols for the primary care provider
1Pacific Lutheran University, School of Nursing, Tacoma, WA 98447, USA.
Purpose:
To provide nurse practitioners (NPs) with an objective system for classification of urinary incontinence and protocols for treating the condition in the primary care setting.
Data Source:
Clinical practice guidelines and the author's clinical experience.
Conclusions:
By using tables of classifications of urinary incontinence, management strategies, and protocols, NPs can successfully manage mild urinary incontinence in primary care settings in a cost-effective manner.
Implications For Practice:
A thorough history and objective classification of the severity of incontinence provides the framework for treating urinary incontinence in a methodical and effective manner.
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