Reusable Versus Disposable Incontinent Briefs: A Multiperspective Crossover Clinical Trial
| Autor: | Patricia A. O'hara, Elsa K. Black, Dan W. Harper, Anne Stewart, Jeannine Sigouin, Jonathan Lareau, Jane Cass |
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| Rok vydání: | 1995 |
| Předmět: |
Chronic care
medicine.medical_specialty 030214 geriatrics business.industry Crossover Usability Urinary incontinence Product type Surgery Clinical trial 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Odor control medicine Physical therapy 030212 general & internal medicine Product (category theory) Geriatrics and Gerontology medicine.symptom business Gerontology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Applied Gerontology. 14:391-407 |
| ISSN: | 1552-4523 0733-4648 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/073346489501400403 |
| Popis: | A crossover clinical trial was conducted comparing reusable and disposable incontinent briefs in a chronic care setting. Information from patients, families, and nursing staff was gathered before and after the study, which included 3 weeks experience with each product type. Skin condition and opinions concerning fit, leakage, odor control, ease of use, perceived cost, perceived environmental effects, and overall preference were outcome variables. No differential effect was found concerning skin condition. At the end of the study, 80% of respondents preferred the reusable product overall. Perceived advantages for the reusable product included cost and environmental friendliness. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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