CLINICAL PROTOCOLS RELATED WITH URINARY INCONTINENCE POST STROKE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Objective: to review the literature on clinical protocols focusing on the differences and similarities related to urinary incontinence after stroke. Methodology: an exploratory study characterized as a research of literature review conducted through electronic review in scientific databases in the Virtual Library for Health Highwire Search, PubMed, Sielo, EBsco Host, held in November and December 2010. Found 12 full papers, were 5 in Highwire Search, 6 in EBsco Host and 1 in PubMed. Results: in the articles analyzed were not found protocols that, in a systematic way, guide the practice of evaluation, diagnosis, intervention and reassessment of care to patients with incontinence after stroke. Conclusion: Although the studies addressing important aspects of the patient's urinary incontinence after stroke, evaluation and identification of factors that enhance the situation, can make an important contribution to the selection of strategies and the definition of assistance for the recovery of continence. The evaluation of incontinence and these factors must be done systematically and using validated instruments for this purpose.