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The maximizing urinary functioning program: an innovative approach to managing incontinence in long term care
Perspectives (Gerontological Nursing Association (Canada))
|January 1, 1992
Summary
The Maximizing Urinary Functioning (MUF) Program enhances nursing decision-making to improve urinary function in long-term care. This systematic approach aims to maximize client abilities and staff independence.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Urinary incontinence is prevalent in long-term care settings.
- Nursing staff play a crucial role in managing and improving urinary function.
- A need exists to enhance both client urinary function and nursing staff decision-making autonomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate the Maximizing Urinary Functioning (MUF) Program.
- To improve urinary functioning in long-term care clients.
- To foster independent decision-making among professional nursing staff.
Main Methods:
- Development of the MUF Program based on systematic nursing decision-making.
- Implementation on a pilot unit.
- Evaluation using a pre-test/post-test design.
Main Results:
- The MUF Program demonstrated positive outcomes, leading to hospital-wide implementation.
- The program aims to improve management of new admissions with urinary incontinence.
- Further research is proposed to assess long-term effects and staff job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Systematic decision-making programs can enhance urinary functioning in long-term care.
- The MUF Program shows potential for widespread positive impact.
- Further investigation is warranted into the program's effects on client outcomes and staff satisfaction.