A frequent side-effect of chronic coughing is urinary incontinence (UI) — mainly stress urinary incontinence. Although quite prevalent within this cohort of individuals, there seems to be little professional knowledge with regards to interventions to prevent or treat UI. This article looks at the causes of chronic coughing and how it impacts on UI.
Zena Aldridge delivers a call to action to all those who are working and interested in the field of dementia and continence.
Eighty percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer will end up with erectile dysfunction after treatment (Downing et al, 2019). Yet, talking about sex, treating erectile dysfunction, and meeting the man’s needs after treatment is often lower down on the healthcare professional’s agenda. Prostate Cancer UK found that sex and erectile dysfunction is the biggest unmet need for men with prostate cancer.
With influential organisations demonstrating a strong presence on social media, use of online social networking sites is gaining increasing momentum among healthcare professionals, including the nursing community. This editorial discusses the safe and professional use of social networking sites.
What does the future of digital hold for the clinical workforce? Liam Cahill explains what healthcare professionals currently do, what they want to be able to do, and what will inevitably help them to do this.
The maintenance of skin pH is essential if it is to provide a barrier to the outside world. This article examines how skin pH is maintained normally, what can disrupt it and the consequences of change. Finally, best practice guidance on restoring and maintaining a healthy skin pH and barrier function is provided.
Writing for publication is now unavoidable for healthcare professionals who want to progress their career. However, it can feel like a daunting process on top of the demands of the day job and home life. This first part of our writing for publication series, provides guidance on what you need to do before you even begin to write.
Kate Upton describes compassion fatigue, an increasingly reported form of stress associated with the demands of nursing in the current NHS, and questions what can be done to overcome it.
Catheterisation has improved continence and reduced associated urinary tract problems. Intermittent catheterisation has been shown to be acceptable for all ages, including the elderly. The role of the nurse is important in teaching and supporting patients using clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) to ensure confidence and adherence with the procedure. Some patients with indwelling catheters may experience poor body image and negative sexual self-esteem.
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