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Understanding urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy: a nursing framework.

Wellam F Yu Ko¹, Jo-Ann V Sawatzky

¹Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. wellamyuko@hotmail.com

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

|August 5, 2008

Summary

Radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer can cause urinary incontinence (UI) in at least 50% of men. Understanding the human response to illness can help nurses improve coping and outcomes for men experiencing UI after RP.

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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

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Published on: May 19, 2022

Area of Science:

Urology
Oncology
Nursing

Background:

Prostate cancer is a common malignancy in North American men.
Radical prostatectomy (RP) is a primary curative treatment option.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a significant and distressing side effect of RP, affecting at least 50% of patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the multifaceted impact of urinary incontinence (UI) following radical prostatectomy (RP).
To utilize the Human Response to Illness Model to understand patient experiences.
To inform nursing strategies for improving patient coping and outcomes.

Main Methods:

The study employs the Human Response to Illness Model as a theoretical framework.
It examines physiologic, pathophysiologic, behavioral, and experiential perspectives of UI.
Personal and environmental factors influencing UI are considered.

Main Results:

UI following RP presents significant challenges impacting quality of life.
A comprehensive understanding of patient responses is crucial for effective care.
The Human Response to Illness Model offers valuable insights into the patient journey.

Conclusions:

Nurses can leverage the Human Response to Illness Model to better support men with post-RP UI.
Tailored nursing interventions can facilitate coping mechanisms.
Improving patient outcomes and quality of life for men with UI post-RP is achievable through informed nursing care.