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Nurses' educational preparation and knowledge concerning continence promotion.

F M Cheater1

  • 1Department of Health and Nursing, Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 1, 1992
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Many nurses lack adequate knowledge in continence management despite advances. Educational preparation often prioritizes palliative care over therapeutic strategies for urinary incontinence.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Continence Management

Background:

  • Urinary incontinence management has advanced significantly.
  • Current nursing education may not adequately prepare nurses for effective continence care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the educational preparation and knowledge of nurses regarding continence management.
  • To identify gaps in nursing knowledge related to urinary incontinence.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among qualified and learner nurses.
  • The study focused on a specific health district in the Midlands, England.

Main Results:

  • Many nurses, regardless of their grade, demonstrated insufficient knowledge in continence management.
  • Educational programs predominantly emphasized palliative care over rehabilitative or therapeutic approaches.

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Conclusions:

  • There is a need to enhance nursing education to improve continence management practice.
  • Findings highlight implications for both nursing practice and educational curricula development.