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Fifty six continence advisers, one peripatetic teacher
C Hall1, C M Castleden, G J Grove
1Central Nursing Unit, Leicester.
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|November 5, 1988
Summary
A new continence nurse program in Leicestershire successfully established community clinics, improving patient outcomes. The initiative demonstrated a significant impact on managing incontinence, surpassing traditional training methods.
Area of Science:
- Community Health Nursing
- Continence Care Management
Background:
- Rising demand for continence nurse services necessitated innovative solutions.
- Existing district nursing services faced challenges in meeting continence care needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a sustainable model for community-based continence clinics.
- To train and empower nurses to provide specialized continence advisory services.
Main Methods:
- A district nurse was trained as a continence advisor.
- The advisor established and managed community continence clinics.
- On-the-job training was provided to selected nurses to run the clinics.
Main Results:
- 101 patients were seen in the first year.
- 30 patients were cured of incontinence.
- One-third of patients experienced significant improvement; others benefited from advice.
Conclusions:
- The community continence clinic model is effective in managing incontinence.
- This approach offers a greater impact than traditional educational methods for nurses.
- The program demonstrates a successful strategy for addressing community continence needs.