title: Management of bladder dysfunction in patients with multiple sclerosis.
abstract: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that often has a disabling effect, resulting in reduced quality of life for patients. Bladder dysfunction is a common and distressing symptom. Nurses can have a key role in the management of this symptom by promoting an integrated approach to care, thereby improving bladder control and reducing patient anxiety. This article explores the core elements of a specialist continence assessment in this patient group, and provides a critical overview of treatments used for managing bladder problems.
authors.affiliation: SureCalm Healthcare, Manchester. davidwilliams710@gmail.com
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy*; D014556:Urine
chemical_list: D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists