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Pads and pants for urinary incontinence.

D Bainton, J B Blannin, A M Shepherd

    British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
    |August 7, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study compared two incontinence management systems for women. The Kanga and Sandra pants with their respective pads showed similar dryness, but the Kanga pant was preferred for comfort.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Gerontology
    • Women's Health

    Background:

    • Urinary incontinence affects a significant number of women, impacting quality of life.
    • Ambulatory management of incontinence often involves specialized pants and pads.
    • Patient preference and comfort are crucial factors in adherence to incontinence management strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the efficacy and patient-reported comfort of two different ambulatory incontinence management systems.
    • To evaluate the performance of the Kanga pant/pad system versus the Sandra pant/pad system in female patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A within-patient comparative study involving 51 female patients with urinary incontinence.
    • Patients used both the Kanga pant with Kanga pad and the Sandra pant with Bambi pad systems.
    • Data collected on dryness (day and night) and patient comfort ratings for both pants and pads.

    Main Results:

    • Both the Kanga and Sandra systems demonstrated comparable effectiveness in maintaining patient dryness during both daytime and nighttime use.
    • The Kanga pant was significantly preferred over the Sandra pant for comfort.
    • The Bambi pad received higher comfort ratings than the Kanga pad, though the difference was less pronounced than for the pants.

    Conclusions:

    • While both tested incontinence management systems offer similar levels of dryness, the Kanga pant provides superior comfort.
    • Patient preference for specific components, particularly the pants, is a key consideration in selecting effective incontinence management solutions.

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