1. Introducing
Implementing & Supporting Holistic Continence
Awareness
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2. ISHCA Background & Context
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Incontinence affects 45%-70% residents in extended care settings*
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Incontinence is not a normal process of aging
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Lack of proper awareness and knowledge among nurses and
healthcare assistants of the causes of urinary incontinence and the
devastating impact it can have if adequate support is not given**
*Ehlman, K., Wilson, A., Dugger, R., Eggleston, B., Coudret, N. and Mathis, S. (2012) ‘Nursing Home Staff Members’ Attitudes and Knowledge About Urinary Incontinence:
The Impact of Technology and Training.’ Urol Nurs 32(4): 205-213.
** Buckley B, Lapitan MCM (2010) Prevalence of urinary incontinence in men, women, and children--current evidence: findings of the Fourth International Consultation on
Incontinence. Urology 76(2): 265–70
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3. ISHCA Background & Context
• The population of people over 65 years is increasing *
• Nurses are the largest group of healthcare workers **
*Central Statistics Office (2012) Census 2011 Reports. Central Statistics Office, Cork. (Online) Available at: http://www.cso.ie/en/census/census2011reports/.
(Accessed: 17 November 2013 )
** Health service executive (2013) National Service Plan 2013, HSE, Dublin
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4. Introducing the Project Team
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5. Introducing Helen’s Story
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6. Content Includes
Introduction – Helen’s Story
Anatomy & Physiology
Types of Incontinence
Continence Assessment
Management of Incontinence
Selecting Incontinence Wear
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7. Content Development
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8. Launch Date – February 2014
Nursing Showcase 20th November 2013