Stressors and bathroom behaviors associated with urinary incontinence in nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

Elissa Allen; Kelly Ackerson

doi:10.1097/nmg.0000000000000124

Stressors and bathroom behaviors associated with urinary incontinence in nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study

Nurs Manage. 2024 May 1;55(5):38-47. doi: 10.1097/nmg.0000000000000124. Epub 2024 Apr 29.

Authors

Elissa Allen¹, Kelly Ackerson

Affiliation

¹ At Bronson School of Nursing, Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich., Elissa Allen is an assistant professor and MSN coordinator, and Kelly Ackerson is a professor emeritus.

Abstract

An inability to take breaks contributed to premature and delayed voiding with a high prevalence of stress and urge incontinence. Nurse leaders can implement policies to promote healthy toileting behaviors.

MeSH terms

Adult
COVID-19* / epidemiology
COVID-19* / nursing
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nurses / psychology
Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2
Surveys and Questionnaires
Toilet Facilities
Urinary Incontinence* / epidemiology
Urinary Incontinence* / nursing