http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/clinical-zones/continence/patient-assessment-part-6-urinalysis/993353.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/clinical-zones/continence/patient-assessment-part-6-urinalysis/993353.article Urinalysis is a simple, cost-effective procedure that may be undertaken as part of a health assessment to identify a change in physiological status. It can reveal diseases that have gone unnoticed because they do not produce striking signs or symptoms, and may also be used in the ongoing management of conditions such as diabetes Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:06 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/clinical-zones/continence/the-assessment-of-continence-problems-in-adults/205483.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/clinical-zones/continence/the-assessment-of-continence-problems-in-adults/205483.article Urinary incontinence is defined as a complaint, by a patient, of involuntary leakage of urine (Abrams et al, 2002). It is unpredictable and may be constant or occasional. Its effect on patients can be devastating. Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:09 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/continence/thorough-assessment-of-functional-incontinence/206303.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/continence/thorough-assessment-of-functional-incontinence/206303.article VOL: 98, ISSUE: 28, PAGE NO: 58Julie Vickerman, Dip.COT, SROT, is clinical specialist occupational therapist (continence care), Chorley and South Ribble Primary Care Trust; she is also on secondment as a research occupational therapist to PromoCon, Disabled Living, ManchesterJulie Vickerman, Dip.COT, SROT, is clinical specialist occupational therapist (continence care), Chorley and South Ribble Primary Care Trust; she is also on secondment as a research occupational therapist to Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:00 GMT