The Impact of Continence on the Quality of a Person’s Life

The Impact of Continence on the Quality of a Person’s Life

This highly interactive lecture discusses the impact of incontinence on the quality of a person’s life. Incontinence is clearly defined. The major factors that cause incontinence and goals of continence assessment activities are identified. The anatomy and physiology of the urinary system is reviewed. Nursing measures to promote continence are provided. The balance between duty of care and encouraging independence is discussed. The impact of mobility, dementia and disturbances in perception on continence are discussed.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• The goals of continence / incontinence assessment
• Incontinence & quality of life
• Factors leading to incontinence problems
• Anatomy & physiology of the urinary system
• The impact of dementia on continence

Susan McCarthy is a Continence Nurse Advisor and Coordinator of the Victorian Continence Resource Centre. Susan was the former Coordinator of the CNC Continence Service, Peninsula Health, Victoria. Susan has a substantial background in clinical practice, research and teaching care and management of those affected by incontinence problems. Susan has been a long time active member of the Continence Foundation of Australia. Susan is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker.

Speaker name: Susan McCarthy
Recorded: 6 & 7 May 2010
Listening time: 17 Mins
Conference: Clinical Nursing Skills In Aged Care
Session in Conference: Common types of incontinence part1
State: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Professional Reviews:

Basic review of importance in the basics of toileting/demential and continence.

good basic a/p refresher and information re cause of incontinence.

This was a helpful refresher in the very basic elements for continence and toileting however I feel anatomy slides to go with this would improve the session.