Are washable absorbents effective at containing urinary incontinence?
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This article describes a pilot study to evaluate washable (or reusable) absorbent garments for adults with moderate to heavy urinary incontinence. The article will describe: The study process; How the individual products performed and how the washable and disposable products compared; How nurses can enable their patients to use washable products appropriately.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 100 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004