Are washable absorbents effective at containing urinary incontinence?
Macaulay, M.; Clarke-ONeill, S.; Fader, M.; Pettersson, L.; Cottenden, A.
Nursing Times 100(12): 58-62
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15067915 Document Number: 570874
This article describes a pilot study to evaluate washable (or reusable) absorbent garments for adults with moderate to heavy urinary incontinence. The article will describe: The study process; How the individual products performed and how the washable and disposable products compared; How nurses can enable their patients to use washable products appropriately.