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An interdisciplinary approach to urinary incontinence

B J Hammer1

  • 1Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital, Hendersonville, N.C., USA.

Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|January 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

A skilled nursing facility improved incontinence care by implementing an interdisciplinary practice change. This initiative was recognized with the Innovations in Practice Award.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • Skilled nursing facilities face challenges in managing patient incontinence.
  • Accreditation surveys necessitate high standards of patient care.
  • Existing incontinence protocols may require updates to meet patient needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an interdisciplinary practice change aimed at improving incontinence care in a skilled nursing facility.
  • To share a successful model for addressing patient incontinence challenges.
  • To highlight the importance of evidence-based practice in geriatric nursing.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary team was formed to address patient incontinence.
  • A detailed practice change was developed and implemented.
  • The change was evaluated in preparation for an accreditation survey.

Main Results:

  • The implemented practice change successfully addressed identified issues with patient incontinence.
  • The initiative received the Innovations in Practice Award from the National Gerontological Nursing Association in 1996.
  • The practice change demonstrated a commitment to quality improvement in patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is effective in improving patient care outcomes.
  • Proactive practice changes can enhance the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities.
  • Recognition through awards validates the impact of innovative healthcare practices.

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