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. 1996 Jan;22(1):8-19.
doi: 10.3928/0098-9134-19960101-04.

Assessment of urinary incontinence

C Penn, D Lekan-Rutledge, A M Joers, J M Stolley, N V Amhof

Assessment of urinary incontinence

C Penn et al. J Gerontol Nurs. 1996 Jan.

Abstract

1. In the past, nursing practice toward incontinence has focused on urine containment and skin protection rather than on proactive treatment-oriented therapeutic care. 2. Accurate assessment and diagnosis of urinary incontinence determine the success of treatment. 3. Efforts directed at early identification, appropriate assessment and treatment, and linkage to community agencies should be initiated by the nurse.

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