Journal article
Targeting community-dwelling urinary incontinence sufferers: a multi-disciplinary community based model for conservative continence services
Contemporary Nurse, Vol.17(3), pp.211-222
2004
Abstract
This paper presents an argument that there is a need to provide services that target community-dwelling incontinence sufferers, and presents a demonstration case study of a multi-disciplinary, community-based conservative model of service delivery: The Waterworx Model. Rationale for approaches taken, implementation of the model, evaluation and lessons learned are discussed. In this paper community-dwelling sufferers of urinary incontinence are identified as an underserved group, and useful information is provided for those wishing to establish services for them. The Waterworx Model of continence service delivery incorporates three interrelated approaches. Firstly, client access is achieved by using community-based services via clinic and home visits, creating referral pathways and active promotion of services. Secondly, multi-disciplinary client care is provided by targeting a specific client group, multi-disciplinary assessment, promoting client self-management and developing client knowledge and health literacy. Finally, interdisciplinary collaboration and linkages is facilitated by developing multidisciplinary assessment tools, using interdisciplinary referrals, staff development, multi-disciplinary management and providing professional education. Implementation of the model achieved greater client access, improvement in urinary incontinence and client satisfaction. Our experiences suggest that those suffering urinary incontinence and living in the community are an underserved group and that continence services should be community focussed, multi-disciplinary, generalist in nature.
Details
- Title
- Targeting community-dwelling urinary incontinence sufferers: a multi-disciplinary community based model for conservative continence services
- Authors
- W St John (Author) - Griffith UniversityMarianne Wallis (Author) - Griffith UniversityH James (Author) - Flinders UniversityS McKenzie (Author) - Gold Coast Health Services DistrictS Guyatt (Author) - Griffith University
- Publication details
- Contemporary Nurse, Vol.17(3), pp.211-222
- Publisher
- EContent Management Pty Ltd
- Date published
- 2004
- DOI
- 10.5172/conu.17.3.211
- ISSN
- 1037-6178
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450390902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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