| Autor: |
Mjelde, Lotte Miriam Eri, Litherland, Anne Torine, Beisland, Elisabeth Grov |
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British Journal of Nursing; 2/22/2024, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p168-174, 7p |
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Background: One in four women experience urinary incontinence. A woman's medical history, a physical examination and certain tests can guide specialists in diagnosing and offering treatment. Despite the high prevalence, little is known about women's experience of urinary incontinence assessment. Aim: To explore the experience of a group of women undergoing an assessment for urinary incontinence. Methods: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 women who had been assessed for urinary incontinence. A thematic reflective analysis method was used. Findings: The women experienced a lot of shame and worry related to their urinary incontinence and the assessment. Having a safe relationship with the urotherapist was very important, and being given information about treatment options gave hope for a better life. Conclusion: Urinary incontinence and its assessment are associated with shame and anxiety. A good patient–urotherapist relationship is paramount and learning that treatments are available made women feel more optimistic about the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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