A nursing management protocol for incontinence.
Urinary incontinence affects people of all ages, but it is more prevalent in the elderly. Unrecognized, this problem can lead to infections, falls, and emotional distress. Health care professionals can play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of incontinence by simple techniques such as habit training and prompting. This article describes three case studies of elderly male clients with incontinence and discusses the implementation and outcome of a nursing management protocol with the clients.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*