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Prompted voiding in the long-term care facility

P S Pinkowski

    Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
    |March 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary

    Prompted voiding significantly improves urinary continence in long-term care residents. Effective implementation requires robust management systems to ensure staff engagement in this rehabilitative approach.

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    Urinary incontinence in the long-term care facility.

    Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society·1996
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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Science
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Urinary incontinence affects approximately 50% of residents in US long-term care facilities.
    • Federal regulations mandate a shift from custodial to rehabilitative care models for incontinent residents.
    • Prompted voiding is a tested technique to improve resident continence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the effectiveness of prompted voiding in improving urinary continence among long-term care residents.
    • To emphasize the need for management support in implementing prompted voiding programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing research on prompted voiding interventions in long-term care settings.
    • Analysis of the requirements for successful staff participation and program maintenance.

    Main Results:

    • Prompted voiding has been shown to significantly improve continence rates in long-term care residents.
    • Successful implementation is labor-intensive and necessitates strong management systems.
    • Sustained staff participation is crucial for program efficacy.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompted voiding offers a viable rehabilitative strategy for urinary incontinence in long-term care.
    • Effective management systems are essential to support staff and ensure the success of prompted voiding programs.
    • Further research into optimizing management strategies for prompted voiding is warranted.

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