25.1.18
Urinary Incontinence / Voiding Difficulties
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 25, Palliative Care.
Clinical Description
- see section under prostatic cancer and BPH, rectovaginal fistula
- Common causes (see relevant chapter for details)
Non-pharmacological
- Train and support family to optimise personal hygiene (regular bathing and change of clothing/bed linen). Convene catheter or insertion of in-dwelling catheter may assist with comfort and nursing of bed ridden patients
Complications and Referral Criteria
- Refer for difficult catheterization, further investigations to ascertain the cause if necessary
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