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Preventing injury and infection in resident care

Abstract

The primary objective of this qualitative study was to elicit the attitudes and beliefs of CNA"s towards UI in a long term care facility. A greater understanding of how CNA"s view UI in this patient population can then position both nursing and CNA"s to effectively identify, prevent, and coordinate plan of care for the reversal of UI.

Author Details

Roxellen Anntoinette Auletto, DNP, RN, MSN, MLA, ANP-BC, PNP

Sigma Membership

Xi

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nursing Home Residents, Certified Nursing Assistants, Urinary Incontinence

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Urinary incontinence in the nursing home resident: Exploring CNA caregivers' attitudes and beliefs regarding UI

Dublin, Ireland

The primary objective of this qualitative study was to elicit the attitudes and beliefs of CNA"s towards UI in a long term care facility. A greater understanding of how CNA"s view UI in this patient population can then position both nursing and CNA"s to effectively identify, prevent, and coordinate plan of care for the reversal of UI.