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Published on: February 2, 2020
A suite of evidence-based continence assessment tools for residential aged care
Beverly O'Connell1, Joan Ostaszkiewicz, Mary Hawkins
1School of Nursing, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia. bevoconn@deakin.edu.au
Abstract:
The management of incontinence in residential aged care facilities presents staff with considerable challenges. In order to support the residential aged care workforce to provide evidence-based continence care, we developed a suite of evidence-based continence assessment tools and an accompanying educational resource for use in the residential aged care sector. The tools comply with international and accreditation standards. They address urinary and faceal incontinence and other bladder and bowel symptoms. They also include a number of cues to guide staff to assess and manage residents' continence care needs and refer as needed. An evaluation of the tools conducted in 18 residential aged care facilities across three states revealed that staff members found the tools helpful, clear, simple and user-friendly. This paper provides a description of the newly developed suite of continence assessment tools for residential aged care and the accompanying education resources, and presents staff perspectives on their clinical usefulness.
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