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dc.contributor.author | Long, A | - |
dc.contributor.author | Edwards, J | - |
dc.contributor.author | Worthington, J | - |
dc.contributor.author | Cotterill, N | - |
dc.contributor.author | Weir, I | - |
dc.contributor.author | Drake, MJ | - |
dc.contributor.author | Van Den Heuvel, E | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-03-07T16:54:48Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2015-01-01 | - |
dc.date.available | 2016-03-07T16:54:48Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2015 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 42, (6): pp. 632 - 639, (2015) | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1071-5754 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26528874 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/12295 | - |
dc.description.abstract | PURPOSE: We evaluated the performance of prototype underwear designed to detect urine leakage from continence pads, their acceptability to users, and their effect on health-related quality of life and psychosocial factors. DESIGN: Prototype product evaluation. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Participants were 81 women with an average age of 67 years (range, 32-98 years) recruited between October 2010 and February 2012 from outpatient clinics, general practice surgeries, community continence services, and through charities and networks. METHODS: The TACT3 project developed and manufactured a prototype undergarment designed to alert the wearer to a pad leak before it reaches outer clothing or furniture. The study was conducted in 2 stages: a pilot/ feasibility study to assess general performance and a larger study to measure performance, acceptability to users, health-related quality of life, and psychosocial impact. Participants were asked to wear the prototype underwear for a period of 2 weeks, keeping a daily diary of leakage events for the fi rst 7 days. They also completed validated instruments measuring lower urinary tract symptoms, health-related quality of life, and psychosocial impact. RESULTS: On average, 86% of the time participants were alerted to pad leakage events. More than 90% thought the prototype underwear was "good" or "OK" and that it would or could give them more confi dence. Mean scores for the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form indicated no change in the level of symptoms reported before or after the intervention, and no signifi cant changes in health-related quality of life status occurred, except improvement in for travel restrictions. Evaluation via the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale also indicated a positive impact. CONCLUSION: The prototype underwear evaluated in this study was effective and acceptable for 5 out of every 10 wearers. Findings also suggest that the prototype underwear is suitable for women of all ages, dress sizes, and continence severity. | en_US |
dc.format.extent | 632 - 639 | - |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins | en_US |
dc.subject | Continence | en_US |
dc.subject | Absorbent pads | en_US |
dc.subject | Pad leakage | en_US |
dc.subject | Health-related quality of life | en_US |
dc.subject | Psychosocial impact | en_US |
dc.subject | Smart underwear | en_US |
dc.subject | Nursing | en_US |
dc.title | Clinical evaluation of a prototype underwear designed to detect urine leakage from continence pads | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000178 | - |
dc.relation.isPartOf | Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing | - |
pubs.issue | 6 | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
pubs.volume | 42 | - |
Appears in Collections: | Institute for the Environment |
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