Stress urinary incontinence: treatment and support.
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common condition with medical and psychological consequences. Many women feel too embarrassed to seek help, therefore nurses must be aware of the symptoms and proactively identify patients. Most women with SUI would prefer to be treated in primary care settings. Specialists become involved when surgery, pelvic floor re-education and drug-based treatments are used.
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Kate
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Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester. ksw6@le.ac.uk
D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*