Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in managing urinary incontinence in the acute care setting.

نویسندگان

  • P A Connor
  • B M Kooker
چکیده

Urinary incontinence (UI) is costly, promotes skin breakdown, and delays hospital discharge. While the majority of clinical and research initiatives have focused on managing UI in the nonacute settings, managing UI in the acute care setting is a concern. This review addresses acute care nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UI.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

دوره 5 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1996