[Contribution of the clinical nurse specialist in urodynamics to continence maintenance]. / Contribution de l'infirmière spécialiste clinique en urodynamique au maintien de la continence.

The maintenance of continence is an objective of care that should not be neglected, especially with elderly patients. This care can be carried out through the first line nursing consultation or during the second line consultation. The main interest of it is to prevent, detect or treat a vesico-sphincter disorder that can cause anxiety, shame and isolation. The urodynamics nurse mobilizes her skills in the implementation of care actions, particularly in self-care education.

[Management of bladder retention in an elderly person]. / Prise en charge de la rétention vésicale chez une personne âgée.

A nurse clinician in urodynamics - advanced practice shares her experience in implementing self-bladder education sessions for bladder retention. The objective is to promote autonomy in the elderly person with bladder retention while developing collaborative work with the referring health care team to promote the transfer of knowledge. This requires a stance of listening and positive reinforcement in order to achieve a therapeutic collaboration with the patient and/or his or her entourage.

[Fitting a male sheath urinal while respecting the patient's intimacy]. / Poser un étui pénien dans le respect de l'intimité du patient.

The fitting of a male sheath urinal directly concerns the patient's area of sexual intimacy. The modesty of the patient and caregiver as they interact is tested, leading to discomfort or clumsiness which can provoke a feeling of intrusion. Preparing this care procedure favours the adherence of both parties.