Understanding stress urinary incontinence - Abstract

Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health, Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Research Investigator Senior, Adjunct Associate Faculty, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.

Division of Urology, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa.

 

 

Underreported and undertreated, stress urinary incontinence leads to decreased quality of life in sufferers and financial burdens for both the patient and the healthcare industry. Nurse practitioners should understand their role in identifying, diagnosing, and treating the condition.

Written by:
Keyock KL, Newman DK.   Are you the author?

Reference: Nurse Pract. 2011 Oct;36(10):24-36.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000405281.55881.7a

PubMed Abstract
PMID: 21937969

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