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Solving incontinence through assessment

L Nazarko

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |October 2, 1993
    PubMed
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    Urinary incontinence management in nursing homes can be improved with a simple assessment program. This approach corrected many causes of incontinence and boosted nurses

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Home Care
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Urinary incontinence is a prevalent and often poorly managed issue in nursing home settings.
    • Effective management strategies are crucial for resident well-being and quality of care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To pilot a straightforward assessment and management program for urinary incontinence in a nursing home.
    • To evaluate the program's impact on incontinence causes and nursing staff satisfaction.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a simple, standardized assessment tool for urinary incontinence.
    • Application of targeted management interventions based on assessment findings.
    • Monitoring of incontinence prevalence and severity.
    • Assessment of nursing staff satisfaction levels pre- and post-intervention.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant number of easily correctable causes of urinary incontinence were identified and addressed.
    • The implemented program led to improvements in incontinence management.
    • Nursing staff reported increased satisfaction with their ability to manage incontinence.

    Conclusions:

    • A simple assessment and management program can effectively improve urinary incontinence care in nursing homes.
    • Addressing underlying causes of incontinence yields positive outcomes for residents.
    • Enhancing nurses' skills and satisfaction is a key component of successful incontinence management programs.