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Understanding the impact of incontinence on Veterans self-management strategies, quality of life and treatment experiences

2020-11-27 nursing Title + abstract only
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BackgroundUrinary and fecal incontinence contribute to significant quality of life impairments for patients and caregivers. Preliminary research suggests that incontinence rates may be higher among Veterans. However, few studies have examined incontinence experiences among Veterans and their caregivers. ObjectivesWe aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of conducting a one-year, telephone survey with Veterans and their caregivers to help inform larger studies. By including both Veteran and careg...

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