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Continence management

M Gray, S M Burns

    Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
    |March 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Prompt management of incontinence in critically ill elderly patients is crucial. Early intervention by critical care nurses can prevent temporary incontinence from becoming a permanent issue, improving patient well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Elderly, critically ill patients frequently experience fecal or urinary incontinence.
    • Incontinence can lead to significant psychological distress, including depression and social isolation.
    • Untreated incontinence may result in mental and social deterioration, potentially leading to institutionalization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of prompt management of incontinence in elderly, critically ill patients.
    • To emphasize that incontinence care extends beyond hygiene to psychological and social well-being.
    • To underscore the role of critical care nurses in preventing established incontinence patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on incontinence in critically ill elderly patients.

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  • Analysis of the psychological and social impact of incontinence.
  • Discussion of management strategies for transient and established incontinence.

    • Main Results:

    • Proper management can alleviate or prevent incontinence promptly.
    • Addressing incontinence can mitigate depression, isolation, and fear of discovery.
    • Preventing transient incontinence from becoming established is achievable with awareness and prompt action.

    Conclusions:

    • Critical care nurses play a vital role in managing incontinence in the elderly.
    • Early and adequate awareness can prevent the long-term consequences of incontinence.
    • Effective management improves the quality of life for critically ill elderly patients experiencing incontinence.