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Continence care pathways: a motorway for urogynaecology
Author(s) -
Sinha Deepali,
Blackwell Alexandra,
Adams Elizabeth J,
Moran Paul A
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.10.3.184.27422
Subject(s) - referral , medicine , urinary incontinence , nice , care pathway , health care , quality of life (healthcare) , population , nursing , urology , environmental health , computer science , economics , programming language , economic growth
• Urinary incontinence is common in women and results in medical and psychological morbidity. • It is associated with a clinically significant decrease in quality of life, comparable with chronic medical conditions. • Continence is low on the list of priority given to healthcare services. • NICE guidance aims to overcome variation in referral and treatment.Learning objectives:• To understand the challenges of developing and implementing continence care pathways. • To appreciate the importance of consistent care without geographical variation that adheres to national guidelines. • To learn the value of prompt, appropriate identification of women requiring primary or secondary care. • To identify evidence‐based treatments.Ethical issues:• Can the future development of continence services be balanced with meeting the needs of an ageing population?Please cite this article as: Sinha D, Blackwell A, Adams EJ, Moran PA. Continence care pathways: a motorway for urogynaecology. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2008;10:184–193.