MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO URINARY INCONTINENCE MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY
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Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent issue with significant social and economic consequences. Prevalence estimates vary widely, affecting individuals across different age groups, with a notable impact on postmenopausal women and those with neurological conditions.
Objective: This review aims to explore the epidemiology of UI, identify its socioeconomic implications, highlight gaps in healthcare professional training, and discuss strategies for improving UI management through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Methods: A survey targeting healthcare professionals at Niazi Medical College Sargodha (HUG) was conducted to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UI management. Subsequently, a multidisciplinary reference group was formed to address identified challenges and improve care quality.
Results: Findings from the survey revealed disparities in UI training and knowledge among healthcare professionals. However, there was a consensus on the importance of prioritizing UI care. The establishment of a multidisciplinary reference group aimed to bridge these gaps through evidence-based recommendations, integrated assessment tools, and enhanced training initiatives.
Conclusion: With the adoption of standardized assessment tools and comprehensive evaluation strategies, alongside multidisciplinary collaboration, healthcare professionals can effectively manage UI, thereby improving patient outcomes and quality of life
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Esha Asif
Student MBBS, Shifa College of Medicine, Pakistan
Rabia Ali
Medical Officer, Shed Foundation Hospital Karachi, Pakistan
Sarah Awad
MD, Faculty of Medicine, Misr University of Science and Technology, Egypt
Dr. Elma Sibonghanoy Groenewald
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), SG Virtuosos International, Executive Department, 1501-1502 Tran Phu Street, Loc Tho Ward, Nha Trang City, Khan Hoa Province
Dr. Coenrad Adolph Groenewald
Consulting Director, SG Virtuosos International, Executive Department, Cape Town, South Africa
Tariq Rafique
Assistant Professor Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education, Karachi, Pakistan