Student Nurse Understanding Of the Psychosocial Impact Of Urinary Incontinence.

Abstract

This study examined the attitudes of baccalaureate student nurses regarding the care of the incontinent patient and to explore their beliefs of the psychosocial impact urinary incontinence has on the affected adult patient. It explored the beliefs and attitudes of traditional-aged student nurses compared to those of: older, non-traditional students. Students have a more positive attitude when caring for patients who have urinary incontinence yet have a moderate level of understanding regarding the associated psychosocial sequela. The benefit of this research is that it gives insight into how student nurses perceive incontinent patients' feelings and concerns, and refines the current understanding of how important students believe it is to deal with a patient's incontinence.