Treatment Advancements & the True Cost of Incontinence
Wednesday, November 20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, November 20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Medical and Pharmaceutical Advancements for Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition seen in women and men of all ages. In the United States, UI is seen in at least 55% of nursing home residents, primarily women. UI is the second leading cause of institutionalization of the elderly. UI may be a marker of an impaired general health condition and an indirect cause of death (e.g. secondary to a fall).This lecture will provide the current information on UI evidence-based treatment and management recommendations.
» Diane Newman, DNP
Adjunct Professor Of Urology In Surgery, University Of Pennsylvania, Division Of Urology
BIOGRAPHY
Diane K. Newman, DNP, FAUNA, FAAN is Adjunct Professor of Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She is also the Medical Director of Digital Science Press. For over 35 years, she has practiced as a nurse practitioner in urology, specializing in the evaluation, treatment, and conservative management of urinary incontinence and related pelvic disorders including the use catheters, products and other devices in the management of bladder dysfunction. She has conducted research on urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, catheters, and other devices in the management of bladder dysfunction. She is an internationally known speaker and has educated nurses and other health care professionals on conservative treatments for lower urinary tract dysfunction. She is the author of more than 100 publications in peer reviewed medical and nursing journals and has authored dozens of book chapters and seventeen books on urinary incontinence including textbooks for students, guides for clinicians, and resource books for patients and caregivers.
