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Recent developments in stress urinary incontinence in women

10 May 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article provides an overview of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and current treatments. The role of the specialist nurse is also explored. It is recommended...

A pelvic floor muscle exercise programme for urinary incontinence following childbirth

02 May 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This information on best practice is based on a systematic review conducted by the Western Australian Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery, a...

Nursing management of patients with faecal incontinence

23 April 2018

Nursing Standard

Continence

Faecal incontinence is a condition that can develop as a result of age, injury or long-term conditions, and may be associated with significant stigma for those...

Stress urinary incontinence: treatment and support

14 April 2004

Nursing Standard

CPD

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the involuntary leakage of urine. It is a common condition with medical and psychological consequences. Many women feel too...

A pelvic floor muscle exercise programme for urinary incontinence following childbirth

26 April 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This information on best practice is based on a systematic review conducted by the Western Australian Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery, a...

Stress urinary incontinence

01 May 2003

Primary Health Care

CPD

Stress urinary incontinence is a condition largely affecting the female population, with one in five women over the age of 40 being affected several times every...

Promoting continence in women following childbirth

04 September 2013

Nursing Standard

CPD

Continence in women during pregnancy and following childbirth is an important issue that needs to be managed appropriately. Urinary and bowel problems can have...

Exercise programmes for women with stress urinary incontinence

01 April 2012

Primary Health Care

A&S Science

Aim To compare the efficacy of a supervised pelvic floor exercise programme and conventional home-prescribed exercise programme for the treatment of mild-to-moderate...

Assessment, diagnosis and management of constipation

10 August 2020

Nursing Standard

Continence

Constipation is a common, treatable condition that can be experienced by all age groups. This article outlines the different types of constipation and explains how...

Assessment and management of urinary incontinence in women

20 April 2018

Nursing Standard

Continence

Urinary incontinence is a common and usually hidden issue that can affect women of all ages. It is often ignored by the patient because of their misconception that...