J Korean Gerontol Nurs.
2021 Aug;23(3):213-225. 10.17079/jkgn.2021.23.3.213.
Experience of Urinary Incontinence in Elderly Women in Urban Areas
- Affiliations
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- 1Research Associate, College of Nursing, Center for Wholistic Nursing Science, Kosin University, Busan, Korea
- 2Nurse, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea
- 3Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Kosin University, Busan, Korea
- KMID: 2540560
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.17079/jkgn.2021.23.3.213
Abstract
- Purpose
The purpose of the study was to understand and describe the experiences of urinary incontinence in older women in urban areas.
Methods
Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews of 8 older women with urinary incontinence in urban areas from September 2020 to March 2021. The transcribed data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological six-step method.
Results
Four theme clusters emerged: Urinary incontinence as an uninvited visitor in old age; The heavy daily pain urinary incontinence causes; Self-help efforts to cope with urinary incontinence; and A mind to hold on to the present condition so as not to deteriorate.
Conclusion
This study provided an in-depth understanding of older women’s experiences with urinary incontinence in urban areas. Based on the results of this study, efforts should be made to develop and provide emotional and psychological support and prevention education programs that can adequately support older women with urinary incontinence in urban areas.
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