An exploration of the experience of using the TENA Pants product compared to usual continence products as perceived by carers of people with dementia in care homes
Date
2018
Authors
Knifton, Chris
Bell, Katie
Padley, Wendy
Brown, Jayne
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ESSITY UK Ltd
Peer reviewed
Abstract
Abstract: Incontinence is a common symptom experienced by many older
people with dementia, with an increased prevalence noted in care home
settings when compared to community dwellings. Incontinence may often
be a reason for care home admission. Absorbent continence pads are a
common form of intervention with this client group. However, disposable
continence pants are becoming more common and TENA Pants are one
such example.
Research Aim: To understand what are the key product satisfaction
indicators for absorbent continence pads; and in light of this review the
experience of using the TENA Pants product compared to currently used
continence products with people with dementia in care homes.
Methods: A review of the literature was undertaken to identify factors
reported to affect user experience of absorbent continence pads. These
results led to the development of a pre and post carer intervention
questionnaire that focused on user satisfaction, which together with a
semi-structured interview, reviewed a 4 week user trial of the TENA
pull-up pants.
Findings: Overall, high satisfaction levels with the product were recorded
suggesting this to be a suitable continence product for people with
dementia residing in care homes. However, the qualitative data showed
that satisfaction with the pads was greatest when used with people in the
early and mid-stages of disease progression. Three key factors were found
to account for the highest percentage of satisfaction and as such are likely
to become key predictor variables for good quality and satisfaction when
developing absorbent continence pads for this client group, as well as key
points for product development and marketing. These were:
• Absorbent pads are comfortable to wear when they are dry
• Absorbent pads need to be designed so they can be easily fitted and
removed
• Absorbent pads need to control odour well
• Considerations for further research in this area are also discussed.
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Keywords
Elderly care, continence product, dementia, carer experience
Citation
Knifton, C., Bell, K., Padley, W., Brown, J. (2018) An exploration of the experience of using the TENA Pants product compared to usual continence products as perceived by carers of people with dementia in care homes. Bedfordshire: ESSITY UK Ltd.
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