Int Neurourol J.
2015 Dec;19(4):259-264. 10.5213/inj.2015.19.4.259.
Knowledge and Practice Behaviors Regarding Urinary Incontinence Among Korean Healthcare Providers in Long-term Care Hospitals
- Affiliations
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- 1Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Seoul Women's College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. drboss@gmail.com
- 4Seoul National University College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- 6Department of Urology, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. kimcho99@gilhospital.com
- KMID: 2380859
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5213/inj.2015.19.4.259
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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