Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: May | Volume: 7 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 142-160
Assessment on Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Urinary Incontinence among Patients at Selected Tertiary Hospital Coimbatore
Gnanajothi. R1, Kripa Elsa Mathew2, Minitha. M3, Devadarsini. S4, Akila. P5
1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing,
2,3,4,5Third Year B.Sc. Nursing PSG College of Nursing, Coimbatore.-641004
Corresponding Author: Gnanajothi. R
ABSTRACT
Urinary incontinence is a common problem causing discomfort, shame, loss of self confidence and thus its presence is significantly underreported. The study was to assess the knowledge on urinary incontinence among patients in PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore and pre-experimental research design was adopted for the study. As per the inclusion criteria, 30 patients were selected. The knowledge on urinary incontinence was assessed using questionnaire and pamphlets. 30 samples were assessed,70% patients had adequate knowledge and 30% had moderately adequate knowledge. According to QUID scale, 90% patients experienced urge urinary incontinence and 10% patients experienced stress urinary incontinence. Hence there is significant association between demographic variables and the level of knowledge. This study concludes that assessing the knowledge on urinary incontinence and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercises among patients who experience urinary incontinence was helpful in increasing knowledge regarding urinary incontinence.
Keywords: Knowledge, Urinary incontinence, Pelvic floor muscle exercises
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