Год выпуска: 2008 Автор: Diane Kaschak Newman, Alan J. Wein Издательство: Страниц: 600 ISBN: 1932529217
Описание
Incontinence is not an inevitable part of aging, nor is it untreatable once it develops. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition of a trusted resource teaches diverse and effective strategies for assessing, managing, and even eliminating urinary incontinence in all care settings. Managing and Treating Urinary Incontinence presents a full range of treatment options, explaining how each method works and who benefits most from its use. In pragmatic, easy-to-understand language, readers will learn essential information about the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract and pelvic floor the types and causes of incontinence and overactive bladder the impact of bowel dysfunction on incontinence the value of incontinence education and self-care techniques the efficacy of behavioral treatments, such as bladder retraining and toileting programs the role of drug therapy and surgery in managing incontinenceThis second edition provides expanded content on surgical interventions...