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Choosing continence aids.

H M White
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Caring for people with continence problems is challenging, rewarding and every nurse's concern. This article will discuss the choice and use of continence-related aids. Future articles will examine aids for containing incontinence, their place in high quality continence care, and the importance of value for money.

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H M White. Choosing continence aids.. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.1994.3.22.1158

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