Knowledge and Practice of Urinary Incontinence Management Among Nursing Professionals in Serbian Nursing Homes: A Multicentre Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among older adults, particularly in nursing home residents. Furthermore, it is associated with significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens. Effective management of UI depends on the knowledge and practices of nursing professionals, who are responsible for fundamental care. However, their knowledge and practice gaps remain challenging. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of nursing professional regarding urinary incontinence, to explore whether there are differences in knowledge and practice concerning their sociodemographic characteristics and to determine if there is a correlation between knowledge and practice regarding UI.

Methods

A multicentre descriptive, cros

SUBMITTER: Milutinovic D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11641492 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature