A comparison of nursing approaches for the promotion and management of continence in the U.K. and Denmark.

Incontinence is recognized as a health problem of sizeable proportions affecting a wide age range of the population. This paper compares the nursing approaches for the promotion and management of continence within the U.K. and Denmark. Semi-structured interview of key health professionals within Denmark was undertaken. The information collected forms the basis for a comparison of prevalence of incontinence, clinical practice, management, education and research.