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The use of chewing gum for postoperative ileus prevention in patients undergoing radical cystectomy
ABSTRACT Does the postoperative use of chewing gum in patients undergoing radical cystectomy (RC) facilitate intestinal motility recovery, reduce intestinal recanalization times and decrease length of stay? Postoperative ileus is a temporary impairment of intestinal motility and a frequent complication after RC. It is characterized by abdominal distention and absence of bowel functions, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, pain and cramps. This results in an increase in length of stay, patient discomfort and costs. Different studies investigated the efficacy of chewing gum use, as a form of simulated feeding, in accel...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - July 1, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mattia Boarin, Giulia Villa, Valentina Di Monte, Francesco Abbadessa, Duilio F. Manara Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Editorial Board
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - June 15, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Conference Diary
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - June 15, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Conference Diary Source Type: research

Bruce Turner 1979 –2016: Beloved friend, colleague and urology nurse
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - June 15, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: BAUN News Source Type: research

Just where is urological nursing advancing to?
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - June 15, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jerome Marley Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Health ‐related quality of life in prostate cancer patients' – treatment comparisons
ABSTRACT Active surveillance (AS) as treatment option for prostate cancer (PCa) has been systematically offered from Vestfold Hospital Trust since 2009. This option proposes delay or avoidance of radical treatment and its troublesome side effects especially urinary leakage and erectile dysfunction. The aim is to compare urinary problems, sexual dysfunction and health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) between Norwegian PCa patients undergoing radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) and AS. A cross‐sectional study of 330 PCa patients diagnosed between 2010 and 2014 at Vestfold Hospital Trust was performed, including 150 in ...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - March 1, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Karin S. Sebakk, Erik S. Haug, Dag Gullan, Ellen K. Grov Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The importance of medical and nursing care of the open prostatectomy ‐related vesico‐cutaneous fistula
ABSTRACT Obstruction of the Foley catheter following open prostatectomy occurs frequently and can lead to the development of vesiculo‐cutaneous fistula unless recognized and managed effectively. Vesico‐cutaneous fistula reduces the patient's quality of life and increases overall health care costs. In this case report, we explore how ineffective medical and nursing care could lead to the development of vesico‐cutaneous fistula and outline what good medical and nursing care should consist of in order to prevent this condition. As far as we know, there is no case report of open prostatectomy‐related vesico‐cutaneous...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 27, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Eylem Topba ş, Doğukan Sökmen, Bedriye Koyuncu Sökmen, Seyit Erkan Eyyüpoğlu Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Conference Diary
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 9, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Conference Diary Source Type: research

A new route into nursing or a throwback to the past?
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 9, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rachel Busuttil Leaver Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Editorial Board
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 9, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Behaviours of students who have repeated urinary tract infections
ABSTRACT To determine the behaviours of students and the variables that have an effect on repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs). A cross‐sectional study was implemented on elementary and high school students in Izmir, Turkey. The sample consisted of 318 volunteers from the 6–17 years of age students. Written consent was obtained from parents and institutions. The data were collected through sociodemographic characteristics and a behavioural assessment semi‐structured design questionnaire. The data for closed‐ended questions were evaluated for frequencies, variance, Chi‐square and logistic regression. Content a...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 31, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Julide Gulizar Y ıldırım Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Symptom Management for Bladder Cancer in Thailand
This study was a cross‐sectional survey design. A total of 62 patients receiving care in a northern Thailand university hospital during December 2011 and June 2012 were recruited as subjects. Participants completed a modified questionnaire based on the framework of the symptom management model. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed: (i) the three most frequent and severe symptoms in the high grade group were frequent urination, constipation and anxiety; in the low grade group were frequent urination, fatigue and anxiety: (ii) the symptom management strategies revealed correspondence in bo...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 31, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: N Vuttanon, S Vichittragoonthavon, P Chaisurin, C Thongchai Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Marital relationship and health ‐related quality of life after prostate cancer diagnosis
ABSTRACT Prostate cancer has an impact on the health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients and their spouses. However, the marital relationship at the time of prostate cancer diagnosis is not well known. The aim of the study was to describe and compare the marital relationship of patients with prostate cancer and their spouses and to identify factors associated with HRQoL at the time of diagnosis. The data of this cross‐sectional study were collected with The Marital Questionnaire and RAND‐36 Item Health Survey scales after the diagnosis of prostate cancer from 232 patients and 229 spouses at five Finnish centr...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 31, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Eeva Harju, Anja Rantanen, Marja Kaunonen, Mika Helminen, Taina Isotalo, P äivi Åstedt‐Kurki Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

An evaluation study examining penile bacterial flora in boys undergoing hypospadias surgery with foreskin reconstruction
The objective of this study was to identify the bacterial flora present before and after cleansing of the prepuce as well as 7 d after surgery. Sixty‐three boys aged between 12–14 months, with primary distal hypospadias undergoing tubularized incised plate repair, were recruited between October 2013 and April 2014. Microbiological swabs were taken pre‐ and post‐operatively to identify organisms present under their foreskin at the time of surgery and compared with organisms present 7 d post‐operatively at the time of dressing removal. A parent reported wound infection tool was used to explore parents' percep...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 21, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Caroline Sanders, Richard J Drew, Christine Gerrard, Helen F McAndrew Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Conference Diary
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 18, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Conference Diary Source Type: research