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Assessment of urinary incontinence

C Penn, D Lekan-Rutledge, A M Joers

    Journal of Gerontological Nursing
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nursing care for incontinence is shifting from containment to proactive therapeutic treatment. Accurate diagnosis and early intervention by nurses are crucial for successful urinary incontinence management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Urology
    • Nursing Science

    Background:

    • Historically, nursing interventions for incontinence prioritized urine containment and skin protection.
    • This approach often overlooked proactive, treatment-oriented therapeutic care for urinary incontinence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of shifting nursing practice towards proactive therapeutic care for urinary incontinence.
    • To emphasize the critical role of accurate assessment and diagnosis in successful incontinence treatment.
    • To advocate for nurses to initiate early identification and linkage to community resources.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on current nursing practices for urinary incontinence.
    • Analysis of the impact of diagnostic accuracy on treatment outcomes.
    • Discussion of the nurse's role in early intervention and community resource referral.

    Main Results:

    • Current nursing practices are transitioning from passive containment to active therapeutic management.
    • Precise assessment and diagnosis are fundamental to effective urinary incontinence treatment outcomes.
    • Nurses are pivotal in the early detection and management of incontinence.

    Conclusions:

    • A paradigm shift in nursing is needed to move beyond symptom management to proactive, evidence-based therapeutic care for urinary incontinence.
    • Accurate nursing assessment and diagnosis are prerequisites for successful treatment.
    • Nurses should lead initiatives for early identification, timely treatment, and seamless integration with community support services for individuals with incontinence.

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