Nursing home staff members' attitudes and knowledge about urinary incontinence: the impact of technology and training.
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Urinary incontinence (UI) poses challenges for nursing home personnel. The authors of this study explored differences in attitude and knowledge about UI among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants working in skilled nursing homes before and after study interventions.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Urologic nursing
دوره 32 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012