Open AccessPromoting urinary continence in people suffering a stroke: Effectiveness of a complex intervention—An intervention study
Author(s) -
Kohler Myrta,
Ott Stefan,
Mullis Jeanette,
Mayer Hanna,
Kesselring Jürg,
Saxer Susi
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.1166
Subject(s) - intervention (counseling) , embarrassment , physical therapy , medicine , urinary incontinence , quality of life (healthcare) , rehabilitation , stroke (engine) , nursing , psychology , surgery , psychotherapist , mechanical engineering , engineering
Aim The study aimed to implement and measure effectiveness of a systematic continence management intervention in people suffering a stroke in undertaking rehabilitation. Design An intervention study was conducted. Methods In the first part of the study, patients were included in the control group and observed. After the training of the nursing staff, participants were assigned to the intervention group. The intervention consisted of screening, assessment, treatment, communication and evaluation. Results Forty‐six patients took part in the study, of which 35 were in the control and 11 in the intervention groups. Within the two groups, significant improvements in outcomes were mostly seen during the study. For the Incontinence Quality of Life Social Embarrassment scale, a significantly higher increase was observed for the intervention group. The improvement between admission and discharge in the intervention group was notably larger for the outcome's incontinence and quality of life.