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The Impact of Information on Health Behaviors of Older Adults with Urinary Incontinence

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  • Jill Milne

    (University of Calgary)

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The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of education about urinary incontinence on the subsequent help-seeking behaviors of older adults. Fortyfive community-dwelling seniors were randomized to two groups. One group received individualized instruction supported by written information; the other received written information alone. All participants received a list of local health care professionals specializing in the assessment and treatment of urinary incontinence. Seventeen participants sought professional help following the intervention; however, there was no significant difference in help-seeking behaviors between intervention groups,c2 = 1.42,a= 0.05. The most common reason for lack of help-seeking postintervention was a preference for self-care. Eighty-eight percent of those who initiated self-help behaviors reported a subjective improvement in the frequency or volume of their incontinence. Results emphasize the important role registered nurses should play in the dissemination of complete and accurate information about urinary incontinence .

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  • Jill Milne, 2000. "The Impact of Information on Health Behaviors of Older Adults with Urinary Incontinence," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 9(2), pages 161-176, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:9:y:2000:i:2:p:161-176
    DOI: 10.1177/105477380000900205
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