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Primary Health Care nurses' role in treating Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Gisela Maria Assis1, Nayara Dos Santos Rodrigues1, Franciele de Freitas de Oliveira2
1Universidade de Brasília, Departamento de Enfermagem, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|March 1, 2024
Summary
Primary Health Care nurses in Brazil are motivated to treat Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction but lack specific knowledge for conservative treatments. Specialized training is needed to enhance their role in managing urinary issues.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (LUTD) significantly impacts quality of life.
- Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses play a crucial role in managing various health conditions.
- Understanding the current scope of PHC nurses' involvement in LUTD is essential for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role and current practices of Primary Health Care nurses in Brazil concerning the treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.
- To identify knowledge gaps and training needs among nurses regarding conservative LUTD management.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, multi-methodological study combining quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (focus group) data collection.
- Remote data gathering from 145 nurses in the quantitative phase and 20 nurses in the qualitative phase.
- Data analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Over 93% of participating nurses reported experience with patients presenting Urinary Tract Dysfunction.
- Only 54.4% of these nurses provided guidance on conservative treatments, primarily focusing on pelvic floor muscle training.
- A significant gap exists between nurses' experience and their provision of comprehensive conservative care for LUTD.
Conclusions:
- Nurses in Brazilian PHC settings possess legal backing and patient demand for LUTD treatment but lack adequate knowledge for conservative interventions.
- Nurses expressed strong motivation to manage LUTD conservatively if provided with specific training.
- Targeted education and training programs are recommended to empower nurses in effectively treating Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.
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