OVERVIEW

Urinary Incontinence - Disorder or Symptom? is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.

First Published: 26 July 2016
Updated: 03 August 2019
Expires: 29 September 2022

Course Overview:
This Course examines why many people may experience urinary incontinence across their lifespan, and how this symptom can be managed in order to reduce the impact it can have on the person experiencing it and those who care for them.

Need:
There are millions of people worldwide living with urinary incontinence. The need for registered nurses, midwives and other health professiona;s to improve their comprehension of urinary incontinence is an imperative that will ensure people living with this symptom-based disorder are assessed and managed appropriately.

Purpose:
The purpose of this Course is to further your understanding of the causes of urinary incontinence, the people that are most at risk and how to assess people living with urinary incontinence in order to correctly identify the type of urinary incontinence.

Topics:
• Review of genitourinary anatomy and physiology;
• Causes and risk factors for urinary incontinence;
• Strategies to manage urinary incontinence;
• How to develop a targeted plan to manage symptoms.

Learning Outcomes:
• Use your understanding of the genitourinary anatomy and physiology to enhance patient education regarding the pathophysiology of their incontinence.
• Identify the causes and risk factors for urinary incontinence to initiate early interventions in order to prevent the progression of the condition.
• Effectively use an assessment tool to gather information from a person living with urinary incontinence to develop strategies to manage their condition.
• Interpret assessment information to correctly identify the type of urinary incontinence in order to develop a targeted plan to manage symptoms.