Incontinence

Transient Incontinence
http://www.hartfordign.org/publications/trythis/issue11-1.pdf
This tool is available from the John A. Hartford Institute of Geriatric Nursing and Alzheimer's Association's "Try This" series. A sample bladder diary and suggestions for causes of urinary incontinence are provided.

Nine Myths of Incontinence in Older Adults
http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=586749 (AJN, June, 2005)

Urinary Incontinence
http://www.geronurseonline.org/
Select urinary incontinence as the topic. Excellent information and resources.

National Association for Continence
http://www.nafc.org/
The National Association for Continence aims to be the leading source of public education for continence issues. Information is offered on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management alternatives for incontinence.

Shaping Future Direction on Incontinence Research
http://www.nursing.umn.edu/CGN/ResearchPractice/Summit/home.html
Access to articles published in the Nursing Research supplement from an international conference sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.

Bladder Advisory Council of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease
http://www.incontinence.org/index.html
This website is sponsored by the Bladder Advisory Council of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease. There is a wealth of information on incontinence and overactive bladder on this website from diagnosis, treatments, frequently asked questions, and a rather lengthy list of resources for people and health care providers alike.

Stress Urinary Incontinence
http://www.sui.com/index.jsp?reqNavId=0
SUI.com is a site dedicated only to stress urinary incontinence. While other types of incontinence are discussed, there is information on diagnosing stress incontinence, its prevalence, physiology, and the impact it has on someone's life. There is also a list of references, videos, clinical tools, and learning modules related to stress urinary incontinence.

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
http://wocn.org/
This is the homepage for the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. The site offers the latest information, publications, and educational resources on wound, ostomy, and continence care. Certification programs are also available.

Module on Incontinence Prevention
http://www.geronet.med.ucla.edu/centers/borun/modules/Incontinence_management/default.htm

Myth Busting: The Bowel Issue
http://www.rgpc.ca/best/BPC%20-%20Blogs/BP%20Blogger-Bowels%20Feb-Mar%202008.pdf

Myth Busting: The Bladder Issue
http://www.rgpc.ca/best/BP%20Blogger-UI%20Dec%202006.pdf

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