Publications by authors named "Majella Small"
Geriatr Nurs
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Incontinence is common in hospitals, but the use and effectiveness of continence aids like pads and catheters among inpatients, particularly those 55 and older, is not well understood.
- A study of 355 hospital inpatients, primarily 75 years old, found that 46% used continence aids, which increased to 58% for those over 75, with all-in-one pads being the most prevalent (31%).
- However, 45% of aid use was deemed inappropriate, with older age as the only clear predictor, highlighting the need for improved management of continence aids in hospital settings.
