Bladder management in adult care homes. Review of a program in North Carolina
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Published on: August 9, 2012
Jean E Kincade1, Alice R Boyington, Deborah Lekan-Rutledge
1School of Medicine Program on Aging, CB#7550, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7550, USA.
Abstract:
In North Carolina there are approximately 34,000 residents in adult care homes (ACHs). Approximately 40% of these residents have urinary incontinence, and others require assistance with toileting. High prevalence of cognitive impairment, few licensed staff, and low staff-to-resident ratios in ACHs make behavioral techniques used in community-dwelling populations and toileting programs used in nursing homes inappropriate for these residents. This program was implemented using a two-level approach (facility and individual resident) and uses an education consultation approach for implementation.
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