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HIFU for prostate cancer – a nursing perspective
ABSTRACT High‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer treatment is a minimally invasive treatment option that is becoming more widely available within the UK and worldwide. The published data available include outcomes over a 15‐year period, although these are mainly based on the efficacy of the treatment. The nursing care for men choosing to undergo HIFU for their prostate cancer has developed as the technology of the treatment has evolved. This paper seeks to outline the current nursing care within one practice in the UK, with the focus being very much on preparation of the patient undergoing HIFU and...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - April 22, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rowena Couling Tags: Practice Development Paper Source Type: research

Urtica dioica for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Urtica dioica on the clinical symptoms of BPH. This double‐blind clinical trial included 248 patients with symptomatic BPH in Shohada Ashayer Hospital of Khorramabad. The patients were randomly divided into four groups of treatment with U. dioica 3 g, U. dioica 5 g, U. dioica 7 g and treatment with prazosin 1 mg alone as the control group. The clinical symptoms, patients' quality of life and level of serum prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) were measured before and 2 months after the intervention. The results of the study showed significant differences betwee...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Reza Hosseinabadi, Mohammad Heidari, Khatereh Anbari, Yadollah Pournia Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Improving nurse computer proficiency with a tri‐focal educational intervention
ABSTRACT Use of the electronic health record is expanding rapidly. Nurses are primary users of this technology and more than half rate their own computer skills to be below average. Nurses at this ambulatory genitourinary oncology practice recognized a need to improve information technology (IT) skills in the nursing team. An assessment was undertaken of nurses working in the unit by means of a confidential survey. The survey questioned nurses' ability to perform unit‐specific tasks as well as offering a free text component to identify further educational needs. Survey responses identified a need to improve computer prof...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sharon Hughes, Jennifer Livingston, Rosemary Semler, Amanda Hughes Tags: Practice Development Paper Source Type: research

Compliance of urinary continence care for Japanese residents on short‐stay respite services
This study examined nursing ward managers' perceptions regarding compliance of urinary continence care among nursing staff, for residents on short‐stay respite services (SSRS) at health care facilities in Japan, and to examine the relationship between the compliance and residents' levels of activities of daily living upon discharge. We sent questionnaires to nursing managers at all facilities in the Kanto and Shinetsu regions in Japan (1072 facilities). The questionnaires asked about SSRS, compliance of urinary continence care for residents on the respite services and the residents' levels of activities of daily living u...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yukari Takai, Kogi Abe, Yasuko Torimoto‐Sasai, Yuko Okamoto, Manami Kamiyama, Noriko Yamamoto‐Mitani Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Cardiovascular disease: the effect of erectile dysfunction on adherence to cardiovascular disease medication
ABSTRACT Due to their similar aetiologies, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are closely linked, with the prevalence of ED being approximately 75% for individuals at high risk of CVD. ED can have a detrimental effect on quality of life not only for the individual but also his sexual partner which in turn impacts upon their intimate relationship. Some CVD medications have been found to have a negative effect on erectile function and therefore act as an influential factor for the cessation of important CVD medication. Low adherence to CVD medication has been linked to increased health costs, hospital...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Paul Williams, Hayley McBain, Kathleen Mulligan, Martin J Steggall Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

HIFU for prostate cancer – a nursing perspective
ABSTRACT High‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer treatment is a minimally invasive treatment option that is becoming more widely available within the UK and worldwide. The published data available include outcomes over a 15‐year period, although these are mainly based on the efficacy of the treatment. The nursing care for men choosing to undergo HIFU for their prostate cancer has developed as the technology of the treatment has evolved. This paper seeks to outline the current nursing care within one practice in the UK, with the focus being very much on preparation of the patient undergoing HIFU and...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rowena Couling Tags: Practice Development Paper Source Type: research

Dimensions of the impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life of affected women: a review of the English literature
ABSTRACT Urinary incontinence (UI) is a condition encountered by many women in their middle ages and although it is not life threatening, it tremendously affects the quality of life (QOL) of affected women. The purpose of this review was to characterize the dimensions of women's QOL affected by UI. A systematic review of published literature reporting about primary studies was conducted using specific Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms: (urinary incontinence) and 1 – (quality of life), 2 – (outcome), 3 – (well‐being), 4 – (health outcomes), 5 – (women), 6 – (social well fair) and 7 – (signs...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vidya Seshan, Joshua Kanaabi Muliira Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Study on the relationship between LUTS and the background of female community residents
This study aimed to clarify the relationship between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and the backgrounds of female community residents. The subjects were 928 female residents. The questionnaire comprised questions on their background and LUTS based on core lower urinary tract symptom score (CLSS) questionnaire. Among the 10 items of LUTS were related to age, sleep, exercise habits, going out, hospital visits or medication needs. (Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yoko Uchida Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Outcome analysis of ultrasound‐guided prostate biopsy procedure: a retrospective audit comparing associate consultant and nurse specialist in urology to determine the effectiveness and safety of a nurse‐led prostate biopsy clinic
This article presents a retrospective audit that compared the practice of a nurse specialist to a urologist while undertaking transrectal ultrasound with prostatic biopsies, the definitive investigation in the detection of prostate cancer. Results have shown that the nurse‐led service is equivalent to that of the urologist in cancer detection and morbidity rates. The audit has shown that the nurse‐led prostate biopsy clinic is both effective and safe in practice. In addition, the service has reduced the waiting times for patients needing this procedure to less than a week. (Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sandie Jones, Majumdar Purnendu, Seipp Christian Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Evaluation of a clinical pathway for ‘radical laparoscopic prostatectomy’: an interrupted time series study
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was a rigorous evaluation of a clinical pathway (CP) in patients who underwent a radical laparoscopic prostatectomy (RLP). The study was performed at a German university hospital. The Department of Urology has considerable expertise and performs more than 200 RLP per year. The CP for ‘RLP’ was developed based on the best available evidence and introduced in July 2003. It was composed of six modules, and in each module standardized recommendations for clinical examination, therapy and outcome measurement were given. An interrupted time series design with multiple linear regression models w...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Thomas Rotter, Andreas Machotta, Leigh Kinsman, Robert Champion Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Conference Diary Source Type: research

The impact of trauma on sexual functioning
ABSTRACT A traumatic incident is an extremely stressful experience for any person. The effects on an individual after the event can be so distressing that their lives and relationships with others are seriously affected. This paper discusses how trauma can impact on the sexual functioning of an individual using case examples and suggestions for management. (Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Angela Gregory Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Unusual complication of male urethral catheterization: intussusception of prepuce into urethral meatus
We present a patient who experienced urinary retention with a comorbid phimosis and redundant prepuce, most likely complications of diabetes mellitus. Additionally, we report a rare complication of difficult catheterization, where the prepuce intussuscepted into the urethral meatus. Attempts to change the catheter with poor visualization of the external meatus secondary to diabetic phimosis resulted in telescoping of the prepuce into the urethra. Circumcision and meatotomy of the external meatus alleviated the acute issue and prevented potential problems with future catheterizations. (Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Gregory Amend, Saad Ghazipura, Yimei Miao, S. Ali Khan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Cannon‐ball bladder stones: a complication of prolonged recumbence and benign prostate enlargement
We present the case of an 85‐year‐old frail gentleman who was bedridden for the last 25 years and presented with haematuria. On evaluation he was found to have multiple large bladder stones and bladder diverticuli with enlarged prostate gland. This case highlights a relatively rare urological complication of prolonged recumbency, and emphasizes the importance of proper nursing care, early detection, management and prevention of such complications. (Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Swarnendu Mandal, Mercy Massey, Apul Goel Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Time to Write
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rachel Busuttil Leaver Tags: Editorial Source Type: research