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류민 ( Ryu Min ) - Kosin University College of Nursing Center for Wholistic Nursing Science
신해윤 ( Shin Hae-Yun ) - Kosin University College of Nursing Center for Wholistic Nursing Science
방미선 ( Bang Mi-Sun ) - Kosin University Gospel Hospital Department of Nursing
권수혜 ( Kwon Su-Hye ) - Kosin University College of Nursing
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to understand and describe the experiences of urinary incontinence in elderly women in urban areas.
Methods: Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews of 8 elderly women with urinary incontinence in urban areas from September 2020 to March 2021. The transcribed data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological six-step method.
Results: Four theme clusters emerged: Urinary incontinence as an uninvited visitor in old age; The heavy daily pain urinary incontinence causes; Self-help efforts to cope with urinary incontinence and A mind to hold on to the present condition so as not to deteriorate.
Conclusion: This study provided an in-depth understanding of elderly women’s experiences with urinary incontinence in urban areas. Based on the results of this study, efforts should be made to develop and provide emotional and psychological support and prevention education programs that can adequately support elderly women with urinary incontinence in urban areas.
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KeyWords
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노인, 여성, 요실금, 질적연구
Aged, Women, Urinary incontinence, Qualitative research
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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