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In their own words: nursing assistants' perceptions of barriers to implementation of prompted voiding in long-term care
Author(s)Deborah Lekan-Rutledge, Mary H Palmer, Michael Belyea
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 38, no 3, June 1998
Pagespp 370-378
KeywordsIncontinence ; Services ; Nursing homes ; Long term ; Nursing Auxiliary ; Attitude ; United States of America.
AnnotationPrompted voiding is a scheduled toileting procedure which uses behaviour modification to reinforce both appropriate toilet behaviours and the individual's desire to stay dry. The procedure has been demonstrated to be an effective intervention for the improvement of continence in long-term care. This US study investigated certified nursing assistants' (CNAs) perceptions of the causes of incontinence, as well as perceived barriers to prompted voiding implementation. A questionnaire was administered to CNAs in 23 long-term care facilities. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and correspondence analysis. CNAs perceived prompted voiding as helpful; however, inadequate staffing, workload, and turnover/absenteeism hindered implementation. CNAs recommendations for long-term success included increased staff, staff support, improved communication, ongoing education, and alternative delivery models of care. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-980810417 A
ClassmarkCTM: I: LHB: 4Q: QTE:4UA: DP: 7T

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