Ian Pomfret discusses the findings of the latest audit outcomes with regard to standards for catheter care.
Michael Hughes defines incontinence and discusses its prevalence and service provision.
Loraine Roberts describes some of the factors which can affect a client's ability or willingness to comply with treatment guidelines for stress incontinence.
Dorothy Sneddon discusses the qualities needed to be a successful continence advisor.
Jane Lucy describes the role of health promotion in the care of children who soil and their families.
Ian Pomfret describes some of the more commonly experienced catheter problems and gives advice on tackling them.
Gwenda Lewis describes the use of psychological assessment to ensure the well-being of incontinent patients.
June Rogers reviews the differing types of day-time wetting problems affecting children and discusses appropriate interventions and treatments.
June Rogers MBE, BA(Hons), RGN, RSCN, S.N.Cert., DPSN, is Paediatric Nurse Adviser (Continence Promotion) St. Helens & Knowsley Community Health (NHS) Trust.
Article accepted for publication September 1998.
Ian Pomfret describes the correct use of penile sheath systems in the management of male urinary incontinence.
Ian J. Pomfret RGN, NDN Cert, PWT, District Continence Adviser, Chorley & South Ribble NHS Trust.
Article accepted for publication September 1999.
