Table 3: Characteristics of Behavioural Interventions for the Treatment and Management of Urinary Incontinence.
| Intervention | Target Population | Interventions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Caregiver-dependent techniques (toileting assistance) |
Medically complex, frail individuals at home with/without cognitive deficits and/or motor deficits | Delivered by family caregivers who are trained by nurse or a nurse specializing in UI (NCA/CNS) Includes
|
| 2. Patient-directed techniques | Mobile, motivated seniors | A) Multicomponent Interventions Delivered by a nurse or a nurse specializing in UI (NCA/CNS) Includes a combination of
B) Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) alone Delivered by a nurse, a nurse specializing in UI (NCA/CNS) or a physiotherapist
|
CNS refers to clinical nurse specialist; NCA, nurse continence advisor; PFMT, pelvic floor muscle training.