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Knowledge and Practice Behaviors Regarding Urinary Incontinence Among Korean Healthcare Providers in Long-term Care Hospitals

Authors
 Yeonsoo Jang  ;  Bo Eun Kwon  ;  Hyung Suk Kim  ;  Young Ju Lee  ;  Sangrim Lee  ;  Su Jin Kim  ;  Chang Wook Jeong  ;  Khae Hawn Kim 
Citation
 INTERNATIONAL NEUROUROLOGY JOURNAL, Vol.19(4) : 259-264, 2015 
Journal Title
INTERNATIONAL NEUROUROLOGY JOURNAL(대한배뇨장애요실금학회지)
ISSN
 2093-4777 
Issue Date
2015
Keywords
Health Personnel ; Knowledge ; Long-Term Care ; Professional Practice ; Urinary Incontinence
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the current management status of patients with urological issues and to examine the level of knowledge and practice behaviors regarding urinary incontinence (UI) among Korean healthcare providers in long-term care hospitals.

METHODS: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive design with a written questionnaire to assess knowledge and practice behaviors of 756 healthcare providers in 11 long-term care hospitals in Korean metropolitan areas.

RESULTS: A total 42.6% of participants reported that more than 50% of patients had urologic issues, and that 68.1% of patients were regularly sent to urologists; no participants reported an on-site urologist in their facility. Participants identified collaboration with other hospitals and regular consultations by urologists as important factors in improving urologic care. Although the overall UI knowledge score was upper intermediate, a knowledge deficit was found for risk factors of UI. The knowledge level of physicians was significantly higher than that of other healthcare providers. Practice behaviors of nurses seemed to be better than those of other healthcare providers.

CONCLUSIONS: Systematic collaboration between healthcare providers and urologic specialists, enhancing staff competence, and patient-tailored intervention should be recommended to improve quality of care for patients with urologic issues in long-term care hospitals.
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DOI
10.5213/inj.2015.19.4.259
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3. College of Nursing (간호대학) > Dept. of Nursing (간호학과) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Jang, Yeon Soo(장연수) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1898-025X
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/157014
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