Exploring urinary incontinence in hospitalised older women: A mixed methods investigation of prevalence and nurse perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately 40% of older women in the community report experiencing urinary incontinence (UI); prevalence within secondary care is unknown. Illness, comorbidities, and hospital environments are likely to lead to higher prevalence.

Objectives

This study aimed to establish UI prevalence in older women admitted to hospitals and understand the views and knowledge of ward nurses in relation to older women's UI.

Design

An explanatory mixed methods study was conducted including a retrospective study of women ⩾55 years admitted to a large NHS hospital and qualitative interviews with nurses to gain an understanding of views, knowledge and perceptions of women's UI and related care.

Method

UI prevalence was determined using the nursing assessment (eliminatio

SUBMITTER: McMillan I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647998 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature