Abstract
Urinary incontinence (UI) has been identified as a global health issue with varying prevalence rates, perceptions, and management modalities present within and across cultures. A transcultural study was conducted examined the way nurses manage and perceive patients with UI. The study demonstrated that cultural context strong influences management of UI.
Sigma Membership
Omicron Rho
Lead Author Affiliation
Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Management, Transcultural/Cultural Context, Urinary Incontinence
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Nicole, "Transcultural perspective on urinary incontinence in China and the United States" (2019). INRC (Congress). 317.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/317
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Transcultural perspective on urinary incontinence in China and the United States
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Urinary incontinence (UI) has been identified as a global health issue with varying prevalence rates, perceptions, and management modalities present within and across cultures. A transcultural study was conducted examined the way nurses manage and perceive patients with UI. The study demonstrated that cultural context strong influences management of UI.