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Medical aids counselling for urinary incontinence in Germany is unregulated and inconsistent. A new guideline aims to establish quality standards for this crucial aspect of patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Medical aids counselling for urinary incontinence in Germany lacks regulation and consistent quality.
  • Varying provider qualifications and service delivery methods (in-person, phone, remote) contribute to problematic counselling.
  • Counselling is often omitted, impacting patient care, especially in temporary, supportive, or palliative contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the updated guideline sections on the counselling process for medical aids for urinary incontinence.
  • To define quality standards for all components of the counselling process.
  • To inform patients and support a political discussion on reimbursement rates.

Main Methods:

  • Review and presentation of the guideline developed by the Geriatric Urology working group of the German Society for Urology.

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  • Inclusion of guideline sections on the counselling process, scope, and assessment of urinary incontinence.
  • Consideration of patient-relevant information.

    • Main Results:

    • The guideline addresses key aspects: incontinence type/severity assessment, product trial, counselling setting, content, personnel qualifications, and interprofessional communication.
    • An updated version of the guideline is available and listed by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies.
    • The guideline aims to define quality standards in the absence of current reimbursement and regulation.

    Conclusions:

    • The quality of medical aids counselling for urinary incontinence is currently problematic due to lack of regulation and low reimbursement.
    • The guideline provides a framework for quality improvement and standardization.
    • Addressing reimbursement is crucial to ensure continued provision of counselling services.