When assessing the elderly, it may be difficult to pinpoint their problem through interviewing. This session reviews types of treatment for effectiveness and pros and cons of use as noted in evidence-based practice manuscripts to showcase that compliance and follow up are keys to the successful treatment of the elderly.
Contact hours available until 9/20/2016.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, Authors, and Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Faculty, planners, authors, and speakers have no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity has been co-provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and GAPNA.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5387.
Objectives:
• State the prevalence of urinary incontinence in the elderly.
• Define etiology and differential diagnoses of incontinence.
• Discuss treatment options for UI in the elderly.