Abstract

Best practice guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist decision-making by healthcare practitioners and clients about appropriate healthcare. The purpose of this guideline is to provide information on implementing a treatment program of prompted voiding for older adults with urinary incontinence. The goals of prompted voiding are to:

  • Reduce the frequency and severity of urinary incontinence episodes
  • Prevent the complications associated with urinary incontinence
  • Improve quality of life

Author Details

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario is the professional body representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Best Practice Guideline

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Clinical Practice Guideline(s)

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Continence, Bowel and Bladder Management

Identifier Type

ISBN

Publisher

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

External Evaluation: Organization-based Material

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2011

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