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Knowledge and Practice Behaviors Regarding Urinary Incontinence Among Korean Healthcare Providers in Long-term Care Hospitals

Authors
Jang, YeonsooKwon, Bo EunKim, Hyung SukLee, Young JuLee, SangrimKim, Su JinJeong, Chang WookKim, Khae Hawn
Issue Date
Dec-2015
Publisher
KOREAN CONTINENCE SOC
Keywords
Urinary Incontinence; Knowledge; Professional Practice; Health Personnel; Long-Term Care
Citation
INTERNATIONAL NEUROUROLOGY JOURNAL, v.19, no.4, pp.259 - 264
Journal Title
INTERNATIONAL NEUROUROLOGY JOURNAL
Volume
19
Number
4
Start Page
259
End Page
264
URI
https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/9858
DOI
10.5213/inj.2015.19.4.259
ISSN
2093-4777
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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