Neurogenic bladder (NGB) affects all aspects of a patient's life. As health care providers we need to be aware of the physical, social, emotional and economic impact of NGB in order to help our patients achieve their optimum level of well-being. This lecture identifies and offers ways in which we can address issues in order to help the whole patient.
Contact hours available until 10/26/17.
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.
Planning Committee Disclosures:
• Gina Powley - Astellas/Medivation speaker bureau, Ferring Pharmaceuticals speaker bureau
• Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP, CUNP - Consultant: Bayer, Speaker's Bureau: Bayer
• Valre Welch, MSN, CPNP - Holister Continence Care Advisory Board; Speaker for Hollister Incontinence Workshops
Speaker Disclosures:
There are no disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives:
1. Define neurogenic bladder (NGB).
2. Describe issues related to the management of NGB.
3. Employ strategies to enable patients/caregivers to adapt to issues related to NGB.