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Educating nurses to care for the incontinent patient
1Department of Community Health Care Systems, Oregon Health Sciences University School of Nursing, Portland.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|March 1, 1988
Summary
Nursing home patients with urinary incontinence can benefit from new treatment programs. These programs, taught to nurse
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Urology
Background:
- Urinary incontinence is a prevalent issue in nursing home settings.
- Traditional management relies heavily on absorbent products, incurring high costs.
- This approach often overlooks patient well-being and potential for improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of active treatment programs for urinary incontinence in nursing home residents.
- To explore the potential for reducing costs associated with incontinence management.
- To assess the impact of such programs on nursing staff burden and patient care.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of nurse-aide-taught continence care protocols.
- Data collection on laundry, supply costs, and patient outcomes (though not fully assessed in the abstract).
- Focus on shifting care from custodial to therapeutic nursing.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests that some incontinent nursing home patients can benefit from active treatment.
- Programs can potentially reduce laundry and supply costs for facilities.
- Improved patient morale and reduced complications are potential, yet unassessed, benefits.
Conclusions:
- Active treatment programs for urinary incontinence are feasible and beneficial in nursing homes.
- These programs can lead to cost savings and improved patient care.
- Implementing such programs represents a shift towards therapeutic nursing, reducing staff frustration.