Continence care that promotes comfort at the end of life
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Continence care that promotes comfort at the end of life

Erin Dean Health journalist

Managing individuals’ continence needs at the end of their life requires a sensitive approach that prioritises dignity and comfort

Many people will have symptoms of bladder or bowel incontinence when they are in the final few weeks or days of life.

Nursing Standard. 38, 9, 35-36. doi: 10.7748/ns.38.9.35.s13

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