Developing an interdisciplinary integrated continence service

Logan, K.; Proctor, S.

Nursing Times 99(21): 34-37

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762
PMID: 12800526
Document Number: 558695
This article describes how one NHS trust transformed its fragmented continence services into a fully integrated interdisciplinary service across primary and secondary care. The service provides nurse-led first-line continence care to patients across a range of settings, avoiding inappropriate referrals and reducing waiting times for medical appointments. This was achieved by capitalizing on organisational changes, following government guidelines and adopting a process of systematic change. Developing services within existing resources and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration requires creativity, clinical/organizational credibility and knowledge.

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