Worldviews on evidence-based nursing
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Worldviews Evid Based Nurs · Jan 2007
Multicenter StudyIncontinence: assessment, diagnosis, and management in two rehabilitation units for older people.
Incontinence of both bladder and bowel is a major health care problem and adversely affects the lives of many people living at home or in health service facilities. The prevalence and severity of incontinence is a global concern that has, in recent years, prompted investigation across several countries. Current approaches to continence care indicate an emphasis on safety and reduction of risk, rather than on detailed individualised assessment and management. ⋯ Because incontinence remains an issue for older people and the clinical implications of sustained incontinence are multifaceted, strategies should focus on the development of practice towards evidence-based multidisciplinary approaches to continence promotion and management.