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[Urinary function integrity in the elderly person]

O Roy1, K Rancourt

  • 1Département des Sciences infirmières de l'Université de Sherbrooke.

The Canadian Nurse
|April 29, 1998
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Nurses should challenge the misconception that incontinence is normal in older adults. By adopting new perspectives and focusing on comprehensive assessment and interventions, nurses can improve elderly clients' quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Practice
  • Elimination Disorders

Context:

  • Aging population and increased prevalence of elimination issues.
  • Prevalence of misconceptions regarding incontinence in the elderly.
  • Current nursing practices may inadvertently perpetuate the idea of "normal" incontinence.

Purpose:

  • To explore how nurses can preserve elimination integrity in the elderly.
  • To identify new perspectives for nursing practice concerning incontinence.
  • To shift from a hygiene-focused approach to a resolution-oriented one.

Summary:

  • Challenging the belief that incontinence is a normal part of aging is crucial.
  • Nurses must move beyond basic hygiene assistance to comprehensive assessment and targeted interventions.

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  • Reassuring incontinent individuals that "no harm is done" is counterproductive and ignores their lived experience.

    • Impact:

    • Promotes a dynamic clinical practice focused on enhancing the quality of life and well-being of elderly individuals.
    • Empowers nurses to play a more significant role in the prevention and treatment of incontinence.
    • Encourages updated knowledge for caregivers and clients, improved communication, and integrated care approaches.