Ana L Rodrigues Inácio, Cristine Alves Costa de Jesus, Diana L Moura Pinho, Gisela M Assis
Theoretical model for treating behavioural aspects of urinary incontinence SINOPSIS This reflective article presents a theoretical model of behavioural evaluation and intervention for women with urinary incontinence. Nola Pender's health promotion model (HPM) was used as a reference to develop this proposal. Behavioural measures were identified to build the model: constipation control, bladder training, urination position, reduction of irritating drinks, water intake, and pelvic floor muscle training. Next, specific actions were defined to investigate and intervene on certain behavioural aspects: previous related behaviour, personal factors, benefits, and obstacles regarding the proposed action, perceived self-efficacy, feelings related to the expected behaviour and the proposed action, interpersonal and situational influences, commitment to the action plan, competitive demands, and health promotion behaviour...
August 1, 2021: Journal of Wound Care