Burdens and Educational Needs of Informal Caregivers of Older Adults With Urinary Incontinence: An Internet-Based Study.
| Autor: | Davis NJ; School of Nursing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA., Parker VG; School of Nursing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA., Lanham J; School of Nursing, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA., Love CR; Prisma Health, Greenville, SC, USA., Christy MR; Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA., Poetzschke E; MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA., Wyman JF; School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses [Rehabil Nurs] 2021 May-Jun 01; Vol. 46 (3), pp. 172-178. |
| DOI: | 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000317 |
| Abstrakt: | Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the burden and educational needs of informal caregivers of care-dependent older adults with urinary incontinence (UI). Design: A cross-sectional, descriptive survey of informal caregivers recruited through Google Ads was performed. Methods: An online survey, including the Overactive Bladder-Family Impact Measure, was used to assess five areas of the experience of the informal caregiver that may be affected by caring for a person with UI and their educational needs. Findings: Respondents (n = 77) reported a substantial impact of their care recipients' UI on their lives, with concern, travel, and social subscales most affected. However, 42% never sought treatment on behalf of their care recipient. Educational needs included UI treatment strategies and guidance to select appropriate supplies. Conclusions: Caregivers underreported their care recipient's UI and need substantially more support from healthcare providers to manage the condition. Clinical Relevance: Nurses should assess for UI among care-dependent older adults and, if present, provide information and strategies to lessen the impact on caregiver lives. (Copyright © 2021 Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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