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A cognitive therapy approach to promote continence
1The University of Akron, College of Nursing, Akron, OH 44325-3701, USA. dowd@uakron.edu
Summary
This study introduces cognitive strategies to manage urinary and fecal incontinence, aiming to improve self-management and patient outcomes. This approach supports existing behavioral and medical interventions for better continence care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Urinary and fecal incontinence are prevalent conditions with significant physical, emotional, and economic burdens.
- Current management often relies on general self-management, behavioral, and medical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present cognitive model-based strategies for incontinence management.
- To enhance self-management by addressing cognitions within and outside individual control.
Main Methods:
- The article proposes a cognitive approach to continence care.
- It integrates cognitive techniques with existing behavioral and medical interventions.
Main Results:
- This cognitive strategy aims to improve the management of cognitions influencing continence.
- It offers a comprehensive approach to support current continence care practices.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive strategies can expand and support existing approaches to continence care.
- Nurses can utilize this comprehensive model to improve patient continence outcomes.