Transcultural Perspective on Urinary Incontinence in China and the United States
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Nicole Zhang, PhD, RN, Department of Nursing, Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York, USA
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Abstract
Urinary incontinence (UI) has been identified as a global health issue with varying prevalence rates, perceptions, and management modalities present within and across cultures. A transcultural study was conducted examined the way nurses manage and perceive patients with UI. The study demonstrated that cultural context strong influences management of UI.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Type | Presentation |
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| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
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| Keywords | Qualitative Research; Transcultural/cultural Context; Urinary Incontinence |
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| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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