Urologic Nursing articles from February 2001

Urologic Nursing archives from February 2001

2001 - A New Odyssey.(Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates presidential address)
February 1, 2001... I remember seeing the movie by Stanley Kubrick entitled 2001: A Space Odyssey many years ago. I don't remember what the movie was about (I do remember not understanding it), but I do remember thinking at the time how far away the year 2001...

Who Moved My Cheese?(dealing with change in urological nursing)
February 1, 2001... Change is inevitable in every facet of life today. It occurs with technology, in family lives, and at work. Although change is occurring constantly, people react differently to the process. Many people are afraid to change because of the fear...

Why Are Shortages of Hospital RNs Concentrated in Specialty Care Units?
February 1, 2001... This analysis of the RN workforce offers a plausible explanation, though not the only reason, for current RN shortages in ICUs and ORs. Trends in the hospital-employed RN workforce suggest that these shortages will continue as baby-boom RNs age...

Male Pelvic Anatomy/Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence.(diagnostic exercises)
February 1, 2001... There is an intricate relationship between structure, position, and function within the lower urinary tract. To understand the individual problems that may occur with post-prostatectomy incontinence, it is necessary to be aware of these...

Valrubicin: An Alternative to Radical Cystectomy for Carcinoma In Situ of the Bladder.
February 1, 2001... Treatment options for patients who fail BCG therapy are limited. While cystectomy may be curative, not all patients can withstand the medical and/or psychologic stresses associated with surgery or resection. Valrubicin represents a safe and...

Early Catheter Removal Following Radical Perineal Prostatectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
February 1, 2001... Radical perineal prostatectomy allows for a watertight closure of the urethrovesical anastomosis. This trial determined that early catheter removal may be feasible and desirable in patients undergoing radical perineal prostatectomy. Early...

A Pilot Study to Determine Predictors of Behavioral Treatment Completion for Urinary Incontinence.
February 1, 2001... Although a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises augmented with biofeedback is a safe, efficacious way to treat urinary incontinence, many patients do not finish the program. The only significant predictor of treatment completion in one...

TIQ (Technical IQ) - A Survival Skill for the New Millennium.(staying on top of medical technology)
February 1, 2001... THE SUCCESSFUL leader possesses many diverse talents and several different kinds of intelligence. The complexities of health care make the challenges even greater because health care delivery is a complex operation. We know that financial IQ...

New Program Supports Wives in Becoming Advocates for Their Husbands.(prostate cancer care)
February 1, 2001... The physical effects of prostate cancer may strike only men, but research shows that the emotional impact of the disease can be even greater for the wives. That doesn't stop wives from playing a key role in their husband's prostate cancer care....

New Method to Treat Recurring UTIs Discovered.(vaginal mucosal vaccine for the treatment of urinary tract infections)
February 1, 2001... Each year, thousands of adult women suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTI), a painful condition that often proves difficult for physicians to treat. Traditional treatment methods -- repeated doses of oral antibiotics -- can be...

Promising New Test for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer.(urine marker developed for prostate cancer detection)
February 1, 2001... Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the Western world, yet it is 100% curable if caught early and aggressively treated. One approach presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association...

New Way to Identify Prostate Cancer Patients at High Risk of Recurrence.(Emory University develops new prostate cancer prognostic software)
February 1, 2001... A new software program developed by researchers from several institutions can help identify prostate cancer patients who are likely to develop recurrence of cancer after surgical treatment. Emory University is among four institutions that...

Female Sexual Dysfunction and Potential Treatments.
February 1, 2001... Female sexual dysfunction and treatment options were the subject of three studies recently presented at the American Urological Association 95th Meeting in Atlanta. The studies, conducted by Drs. Laura and Jennifer Berman and Dr. Irwin...