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Community Agency Preferences for and Perceptions of Disseminating and Implementing a Continence Promotion Program

Madeline K. Moureau, BS; Nicholas B. Schmuhl, PhD; Zoey B. Shultz, BA; Cathryn P. Phouybanhdyt, BS; Heidi W. Brown, MD, MAS

WMJ. 2024;123(4):291-295.

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ABSTRACT

Background: This study sought to assess the perceived value of in-person and online implementation of a community-based continence promotion program among Wisconsin community agencies serving older adults.

Methods: Electronic surveys were administered to representatives of organizations that serve older adults and assessed their preferences and perceptions of disseminating and implementing a continence promotion program to members of their organization.

Results: Among 101 participants, most (68%) reported an online program would appeal to their organization, while fewer noted the appeal of an in-person program. Many considered technology a barrier but indicated the online format could improve program reach and provide privacy to women with incontinence.

Conclusions: Community organizations perceived incontinence as a prevalent and important issue and see advantages of in-person and online program implementation.

Author Affiliations: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH), Madison, Wisconsin (Moureau); County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, Population Health Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison (Schmuhl); Training in Urban Medicine and Public Health Program, UWSMPH, Madison, Wisconsin (Phouybanhdyt); Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, San Diego, California (Brown).
Corresponding Author: Heidi W. Brown, MD, MAS, 3250 Fordham St, San Diego, CA 92110; phone 619.221.6457; email heidi.w.brown@kp.org; ORCID ID 0000-0003-4870-8369
Acknowledgments: This research would not have been possible without the organizations and staff members who serve older adults and advocate tirelessly for their needs across Wisconsin. The authors are especially grateful to Shannon Myers, Valeree Lecey, and Pam VanKampen, community organization representatives who helped design the survey and compile the list of email addresses for this research. They are also thankful to Maria Villalon-Landeros, who coordinated the survey distribution.
Funding/Support: The project described was supported by the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program through the National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), grant UL1TR002373, as well as the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP). The content is solely the authors’ responsibility and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH or WPP.
Financial Disclosures: Heidi Brown, MD, receives royalties from Wolters-Kluwer, Inc, and Springer, Inc, for publications she has authored. She is also a Grand Rounds, Inc, consultant and received honoraria from Elsevier for editing an issue of OB/GYN Clinics of North America.
Prior Presentations: This work was presented at the UW Women’s Health and Health Equity Research Lecture and Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin, October 14, 2021.
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