Nursing interventions for urinary incontinence in home health.

Urinary incontinence (UI) is a significant health care issue among older patients in the acute care, extended care, and home care settings. With the shift toward health care delivery in the home setting, it is becoming increasingly necessary for home health care professionals to become knowledgeable about the causes, assessment, and treatment. This article will review the epidemiology, causes, assessment, and management of UI in the home care setting. Emphasis is placed on the role of the WOC nurse as coordinator of a multidisciplinary team providing care of the home bound patient with UI.