Urinary incontinence is a medical condition that has significant negative effects on a person’s quality of life. There is the social stigma, the self-conscience concerns or odor, financial hardship, and associated medical problems such as skin break down and infections. Affected individuals often delay seeking treatment due to shame and embarrassment or due to lack of health insurance, which is a concern that is growing in today’s downward spiral with the economy. Worries regarding of lost wages from lengthy hospital stays. Urinary incontinence is not a normal part of the aging process. This condition has multiple etiologic factors.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Lorie Mercer RN |
| Course No: | SI111009 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Date Offered: | 5/25/2013 2:54 PM - 2:54 PM |
| Categories: | Community & Home Health
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Women's Health
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NOTE: The course expired on 12/31/2012.
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