Burdens and Educational Needs of Informal Caregivers of Older Adults With Urinary Incontinence: An Internet-Based Study.
Rehabil Nurs
; 46(3): 172-178, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to describe the burden and educational needs of informal caregivers of care-dependent older adults with urinary incontinence (UI).DESIGN:
A cross-sectional, descriptive survey of informal caregivers recruited through Google Ads was performed.METHODS:
An online survey, including the Overactive Bladder-Family Impact Measure, was used to assess five areas of the experience of the informal caregiver that may be affected by caring for a person with UI and their educational needs.FINDINGS:
Respondents (n = 77) reported a substantial impact of their care recipients' UI on their lives, with concern, travel, and social subscales most affected. However, 42% never sought treatment on behalf of their care recipient. Educational needs included UI treatment strategies and guidance to select appropriate supplies.CONCLUSIONS:
Caregivers underreported their care recipient's UI and need substantially more support from healthcare providers to manage the condition. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Nurses should assess for UI among care-dependent older adults and, if present, provide information and strategies to lessen the impact on caregiver lives.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Incontinencia Urinaria
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Cuidadores
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Evaluación de Necesidades
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rehabil Nurs
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos