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D K Newman
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Pelvic muscle reeducation as a nursing treatment for incontinence.
Pelvic muscle reeducation is a safe, effective, conservative therapy for patients with UI. The success of the method depends on the proper selection of patients and the active participation of a cooperative patient. However, it is of limited use in patients with cognitive impairment. Methods exist to assist the nurse in pelvic muscle reeducation.
A practice guideline for urinary incontinence: the challenge to nurses.
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A portable bladder scanner.
Nurse practitioners are the primary care providers in a variety of health care settings. Often the NP is the first health care provider to suspect a problem based on history, observations, diagnosis, and patient comfort. In making a diagnosis, the NP must be cognizant of all available diagnostic techniques and procedures. A simple and easy method for ultrasonic bladder scanning has developed over the past several years. NPs can utilize this technique in their clinical practices.
Managing urinary incontinence in community-residing elderly persons.
This two-year project demonstrated a significant decrease over time in urinary accidents after instruction in Kegel exercises augmented by the use of biofeedback, habit training, and relaxation techniques in 54 cognitively intact volunteers aged 60 years and over who had stress, urge or complex types of incontinence. This decrease in urinary accidents per week was maintained from the end of focused treatment through 6-month and 1-year follow-up, despite the age of the participants, previous urinary-related surgeries, or duration of incontinence.
Incontinence in elderly homebound patients.
The problem of urinary incontinence in the homebound elderly patient is frequently encountered and is frustrating to the community health nurse. Through a thorough nursing assessment and evaluation, the nurse can successfully employ many simple, effective nursing interventions. Nurses can make a tremendous impact on aiding the homebound incontinent patient by implementing various behavioral interventions.
The treatment of urinary incontinence in adults.
The inability to control urination is a condition that causes a loss of dignity in persons of all ages. It is a distressing condition that affects a large number of young women and becomes a most distressing problem for the older adult. This article deals with the general treatment approaches for the urinary incontinent patient, including drug therapy, surgical intervention and mechanical devices. Special emphasis is placed on nursing measures, including behavioral intervention approaches for this disturbing problem. Many non-invasive treatments can benefit patients searching for relief from urinary incontinence.
Incontinence: the problem patients won't talk about.
Millions of Americans suffer needlessly from the embarrassment and discomfort of urinary incontinence. Understanding the problem is the first step in helping these patients regain control.
Helping geriatric patients master self-catheterization.
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[The reeducation of urinary continence].
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