Upon completion of this self-learning package the learner will:
- Understand the process of normal voiding
- Understand the neurological control of the lower urinary tract
- Understand the specifi c physiological reasons for incontinence
- Understand the contributing factors that impact on incontinence
- Understand the age-related changes that may affect continence in an older person
- Understand the components of a comprehensive assessment in the management of urinary incontinence
- Be able to describe the components of a functional assessment
- Understand the utilization of a voiding record as a tool in the assessment of incontinence
- Be able to describe the types of urinary incontinence
- Be able to describe the difference between treatment and management related to continence care
- Understand the effects of dementia on older persons’ abilities
- Be able to explain iatrogenic incontinence
- Understand the multiple components which can contribute to
- iatrogenic incontinence
- Be able to describe the strategies which can be utilized in management of iatrogenic incontinence
- Understand the principles of prompted voiding
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