Lekan-Rutledge Deborah, Doughty Dorothy, Moore Katherine N, Wooldridge Leslie
Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, USA.
Urol Nurs. 2003 Dec;23(6):416-28, 458; quiz 429.
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent problem occurring in men and women across the lifespan. Technologic innovations have provided individuals with incontinence and caregivers with an array of options for achieving social continence. Even when UI cannot be completely cured, it can always be managed with products, skin care regimens, occlusive or drainage devices and toileting equipment to ensure optimal skin integrity, odorless urine containment, social independence, comfort, and freedom of movement. Various products, devices, and equipment available to help incontinent individuals preserve independence and quality of life and manage incontinence are described.
尿失禁是一个普遍存在的问题，在男性和女性的一生中都会出现。技术创新为尿失禁患者和护理人员提供了一系列实现社会控尿的选择。即使尿失禁无法完全治愈，也总能通过产品、皮肤护理方案、闭塞或引流装置以及如厕设备进行管理，以确保最佳的皮肤完整性、无异味尿液收集、社会独立性、舒适度和行动自由度。本文描述了各种可帮助尿失禁患者保持独立性和生活质量并管理尿失禁的产品、装置和设备。
