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The prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men attending cardiac rehabilitation: an audit in East London
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED), how it is perceived and the percentage seeking treatment for the condition in a population of men with cardiovascular disease (CVD) attending a cardiac rehabilitation programme in East London, UK. One hundred male subjects aged between 30 and 88 years attending a cardiac rehabilitation centre in East London participated in the study. An audit of men attending a cardiac rehabilitation programme was conducted. Participants completed the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF‐5) to ascertain the severity of ED, an adapted �...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Paul Williams, Swallay Bandhoo, Hayley McBain, Kathleen Mulligan, Martin J. Steggall Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Nurses experiences discussing sexuality with urinary catheter patients
ABSTRACT The aim of this article was to establish registered nurses experiences of discussing sexuality with urinary catheter patients. A urinary catheter is used to provide drainage for those people who are unable to drain their bladder independently. Urinary catheters can cause issues with sex, sexuality and body image. This is a qualitative research study using thematic concept analysis to review data. The study used semi‐structured interviews that were audio‐taped during 2015. Nine community nurses participated in this study. Four themes emerged: the importance of the nurse–patient relationship, peer support and ...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rachel Baker‐Green Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

In the case of prostate cancer patients, are there advantages in cancer nurse‐led follow‐up?
ABSTRACT The role of cancer nurse specialist (CNS) has expanded reflecting rapid changes in the field of prostate cancer diagnostics, treatments and improved survival outcomes. Extended roles such as CNS‐led follow‐up are aimed at helping men and their families to cope better with the impact of the disease. Aim of this study is to compare medical with CNS‐led follow‐up by assessing the patient experience, quality of life and emotional wellbeing. Primary sources of research articles were searched on selected databases: MEDLINE (1995 to September 2015), EMBASE (1995 to September 2015) and CINAHL (1995 to September 20...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Irina Belun‐Vieira, Douglas McInness, Matin Khalid Sheriff Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A nurse‐driven process for timely removal of urinary catheters
ABSTRACT Catheter‐associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) comprises 30–40% of all health care‐acquired infections, and 70–80% of these infections are related with use of indwelling urinary catheters. This quality improvement (QI) project was initiated to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse‐driven urinary catheter removal process in reducing the duration of urinary catheter usage in a general medical ward in Singapore. A pre‐ and post‐study design was adopted. The pre‐implementation data included urinary catheter utilization ratio and CAUTI rates. Over a 6‐months period, nurses used a nurse‐driven u...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Juriyah Yatim, Kok‐Seng Wong, Moi‐Lin Ling, Siok‐Bee Tan, Kwee‐Yuen Tan, Marilyn Hockenberry Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Conference Diary
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Conference Diary Source Type: research

The measure of success
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 15, 2016 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 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Table of Contents
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - February 15, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Risk factors of urinary incontinence in women: a literature review
ABSTRACT The purpose of this literature review is to recapitulate the risk factors and predictors of urinary incontinence (UI) in women identified in different published studies, thereby filling such gap in knowledge. The review identified primary research papers published in peer‐reviewed journals on risk factors and predictors of UI. The search strategy used for collecting the literature was done using PubMed, Google Scholar and CINAHL databases from 2002 to 2012. The full text articles were obtained as part of the second stage selection process, using the pre‐agreed selection criteria. Twelve articles were identifie...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - November 1, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vidya Seshan, Esra AlKhasawneh, Iman Hamed Al Hashmi Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Mortality and sexuality after diagnosis of penile cancer: a participative study
ABSTRACT Survival for penile cancer is high but treatment can have a long‐term detrimental effect on urological function and quality of life. Owing to its rarity, it is difficult to include men with penile cancer in research about their condition. The aim of this study was to identify aspects of their diagnosis and treatment that they would want explored in penile cancer research. The study employed a participative, mixed qualitative methods design; it utilized focus groups and patient‐conducted interviews, combined into a 1 day ‘pilot workshop’. The data were analysed using framework analysis. ‘Early signs and...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - November 1, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Peter Branney, Karl Witty, Debbie Braybrook, Kate Bullen, Alan White, Ian Eardley Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A fuzzy logic model for differential diagnosis of lower urinary tract dysfunctions
ABSTRACT Lower urinary tract dysfunctions (LUTD) restrict quality of life, resulting in decreased work productivity and emotional well‐being. However, most people are not diagnosed because they do not seek medical treatment. In addition, some facilities do not adequately train health professionals in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. The study's objective was to develop a decision support system modelled on fuzzy logic that defines LUTD using the terminology of the International Continence Society. This methodological study aimed to develop a model that uses the maximum–minimum composition (m...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - November 1, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Maria HBM Lopes, Carlos AL D'Ancona, Neli RS Ortega, Paulo SP Silveira, Anna C Faleiros‐Martins, Heimar F Marin Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The specialist nursing workforce caring for men with prostate cancer in the UK
ABSTRACT Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK accounting for 25% of all new cases of cancer. It is predicted to become the most common cancer overall by 2030. A national survey of the specialist nursing workforce caring for men with prostate cancer was completed across the four countries of the UK during June and July 2014. In total 302 specialist nurses completed the survey and data from 285 was used in the analysis. This is the biggest whole population survey of this workforce in recent years. The most common job title was clinical nurse specialist (185) and the most common band was agenda for chang...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - November 1, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Alison Leary, Jane Brocksom, Ruth Endacott, Louisa Fleure, Felicity Howdle, Morven Masterton, Anita O'Connor, Adrian Swift, Paul Trevatt, Philippa Aslet Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Primary treatment of female urethral stricture by nurses leads to improved outcomes
We present our study of treating FUS by repeated UD in a dedicated cystoscopy and dilation clinic managed by nurses. After the initial cystoscopy and dilation of FUS to 30 Fr, patients were followed up with in the dilation clinic at regular intervals. Over the past 5 years, 190 patients have been treated at our cystoscopy and dilation clinic and at are various stages of follow up. We find that the primary treatment of FUS by nurses at our institute leads to improved outcomes. Nurse‐led cystoscopies have been in vogue in Australia and the UK for some time now. There is an urgent need to expand the conventional indicatio...
Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 17, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Nikhil Ranjan, Rana Pratap Singh, Amrita Kumari, Rohit Upadhyay Tags: Practice Development Paper Source Type: research

Conference Diary
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 16, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Conference Diary Source Type: research

How safe are your patients?
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Source: International Journal of Urological Nursing - October 16, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rachel Busuttil Leaver Tags: Editorial Source Type: research