Implementing an Incontinence Management Protocol in Long-Term Care: Clinical Outcomes and Costs
- 1 August 2003
- journal article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 29 (8) , 46-53
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-20030801-10
Abstract
Journal of Gerontological Nursing | ABSTRACTABSTRACTThis article describes clinical outcomes and costs of implementing an incontinence management protocol based on the recommendations contained in the Agency for Health Care Quality and Research clinical practice guidelines on incontinence and pressure ulcer prevention. Following implementation of the protocol, 63 nursing home residents were followed for 6 months and assessed forKeywords
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