Managing and Treating Urinary Incontinence

by Newman, Diane Kaschak; Wein, Alan J.

• ISBN13: 9781932529210
• ISBN10: 1932529217
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Health Professions Pr

Summary

"Incontinence can happen to anyone at any age and is not an inevitable part of aging, nor is it untreatable once it develops. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of a trusted resource teaches diverse and effective strategies for assessing, managing, and even eliminating urinary incontinence in all care settings." "With the knowledge in this thorough guidebook, nursing staff will measurably improve the health and independence of residents or patients, and managers will reduce facility costs and staff burden. This book is a must-have for nurses, medical directors and nursing home administrators, incontinence specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, direct care staff, primary care physicians, social workers, and other health care professionals working with people at risk for urinary incontinence."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Alan I. Wein is professor and chair of the Division of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and chief of urology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Diane Kaschak Newman is co-director of the Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health in the Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia

Table of Contents

Foreword
Foreword
Introduction	p. 1
The Problem of Incontinence	p. 13
Understanding Bladder and Pelvic Floor Function	p. 61
Causes of Incontinence and Identification of Risk Factors	p. 85
Bowel Dysfunction and Its Relationship to Urinary Incontinence	p. 129
Clinical Assessment and Evaluation	p. 175
Self-Care Practices and Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Urinary Symptoms	p. 233
Behavioral Treatments: Implementing Toileting, Bladder Training, and Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation Programs	p. 245
Drug Therapy for Incontinence and Overactive Bladder	p. 307
Urinary Collection and Management Products	p. 365
Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse	p. 485
Overview of Surgical Intervention for Incontinence	p. 523
Continence Nurse Specialists and Service Models	p. 565
Glossary	p. 585
Resources	p. 601
Index	p. 615
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