Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly

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This paper examines how urinary incontinence is a common and pervasive problem, especially for the elderly throughout North America but, while seriously impacting on patients' physical and psychological well-being often is neither reported nor assessed. Through a literature review, it defines the topic of urinary incontinence and explains its significance according to the nursing process .

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"Urinary incontinence is a common and pervasive problem, especially for the elderly throughout North America but, while seriously impacting on patients' physical and psychological well-being often is neither reported nor assessed. The purpose of this paper is to explore how urinary incontinence in the elderly can be prevented and controlled. The topic of urinary incontinence will be defined and its significance will be explained. The issue will be developed according to the nursing process, especially in the literature review, so that the information will be presented in the most effective way. Special emphasis will be given to the role of nursing, health teaching, and nursing education. "

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