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The importance of screening, assessing, and managing urinary incontinence in primary care
1Department of Urology, University of Virginia, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. mg5k@virginia.edu
Purpose:
To present evidence that routine screening for urinary incontinence is justified because it is a clinically relevant and prevalent disorder that responds to treatment, resulting in improved outcomes for many patients managed by the nurse practitioner (NP).
Data Source:
Selected scientific literature.
Conclusions:
The prevalence of urinary incontinence and success of treatment options justify routine screening, individualized assessment, and treatment.
Implications For Practice:
Routine screening for urinary incontinence by NPs is uncommon. Based on the relative risk, the potential success of treatment and improved quality-of-life outcomes after treatment, NPs should regularly screen and assess for incontinence.
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