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A successful bladder retraining programme
Author(s)Susan Vernon, Sarah Bleakley
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 93, no 38, 17 September 1997
Pagespp 50-51
KeywordsUrogenital system diseases ; Urogenital systems ; Rehabilitation ; Case studies.
AnnotationCatheterisation is often used in older people, when bladder re-education may be more appropriate. This article reports on a case study of a patient who was incorrectly assumed to have a continence problem, and requested removal of a catheter. Pelvic floor exercises can be useful for those undergoing bladder re-education programmes, since older people may experience a mixture of urge and stress incontinence. The effectiveness of nursing intervention can be measured in terms of the physical and psychological benefits to the patient.
Accession NumberCPA-971201020 A
ClassmarkCO: BKE: LM: 69P *

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