presented by Cindy Neville, PT, DPT, WCS
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Bladder control problems, including urinary incontinence, negatively impact quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes. Urinary incontinence affects up to 70% of elders in senior living environments, and may impact 80% or more of elders with dementia. Physical and occupational therapists historically have relied primarily on nursing to mange bladder control problems. Nevertheless, rehabilitation clinicians can provide effective rehabilitation-based interventions, which may greatly improve bladder control in their patients. The rehabilitation, nursing, and medical team is increasingly collectively responsible for patient outcomes, including preventing falls, infections, and re-hospitalization. Therapists can promote a culture of bladder control in senior living environments by partnering in care with nurses and the medical team, and with each other. This course will explore strategies for improving interdisciplinary care and treatment of bladder control problems in senior living environments by creating a culture of bladder control.
Cindy Neville, PT, DPT, WCS
Dr. Cynthia (Cindy) Neville, PT, DPT, WCS, is an assistant professor of physical therapy at Mayo Clinic Alix College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. She is a Women's Health Clinical Specialist (WCS), board-certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Her outpatient clinical practice at Mayo Clinic Florida primarily serves women and men with…
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1. Identify Urinary Incontinence
This chapter will cover identifying urinary incontinence and bladder control impairments in elderly adults in senior living environments, including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
2. Barriers to Coordinated Care
This chapter will cover barriers to coordinated care and intervention for bladder control problems in senior living environments.
3. Strategies for Promotion and Integration of a Culture of Bladder Control in Senior Living Environments
This chapter will cover strategies for promotion and integration of a culture of bladder control in senior living environments. These strategies include: staff education, ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration and a team approach to intervention.
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