Urinary incontinence is a common condition seen in urology practice and presents as the primary complaint in new patients or as a post-surgical complaint in existing patients. Many are referred from primary care practitioners after first-line treatments have failed, and urology is viewed as the “last resort” in patients who are refractory to established therapies. The complexity of these patients can be a challenge to the most seasoned urology nurse. New and improved drug, surgical and behavioral interventions are now available. This lecture provides a pathway to advanced urinary incontinence treatments through case study presentations.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information
Contact hours available until 3/23/21.
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:
Kathy Marchese, ANP, NP, CWOCN
Speakers Bureau - Hollister (non-branded lecture on Intermittent Catheterizaiton)
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Speakers Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Diane Newman, DNP, FAAN, BCB-PMD
Speakers Bureau: The Prometheus Group
Twila Yednock, Simon Foundation
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The SUNA accreditation is reciprocal in the states and specialty organizations that recognize the ANCC-COA accreditation process. SUNA is also a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5556. Accreditation and approved provider status of CE in nursing does not imply ANCC-COA approval or endorsement of any product, advertising, or educational content. SUNA urges all participants to be aware of the CE requirements for re-licensure in the states in which they hold a license.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this continuing nursing education activity, the learner will be able to list the specific components of assessment and evaluation of advanced urinary incontinence that contribute to decisions for treatment and management of complicated patients (e.g. post-surgery, patients with co-morbidities).