Incontinece Products and Fit
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This document discusses product sizing and selection for continence care. It notes that absorbents should be customized to each individual's needs and fit is essential. It describes different product types for women and men, including pads, guards, undergarments, protective underwear, and briefs, which come in various sizes and absorbencies. The document provides advice on selecting the appropriate product based on a person's leakage level, discretion needs, mobility, and day versus night usage.
Incontinece Products and Fit
- 1. Product Sizing and Fit Continence Care Management: What a Health Care Professional Needs to Know From The National Association For Continence
- 2. Sizing and Fit Absorbents use should be customized to each persons unique requirements Bigger is not always better Fit is essential Look for products with re-closable fasteners that will adhere to any part of the garment Breathable side panels help with comfort and skin integrity
- 3. Products Protective pads and pantiliners: One size fits all Light, regular, moderate, maximum absorbencies Female use Guards for men One size fits all Extra absorbency but considered for moderate leakage Belted undergarments: elastic belts provide a snug fit One size fits all Extra absorbency but considered for moderate leakage
- 4. Products Protective underwear: feels and fits like regular underwear X-small, small/medium, large, X-large Extra absorbency Adjustable underwear: stretchable tabs adjust to fit and let you change without removing your clothes (day and night use) Small/medium, large Maximum absorbency Fitted briefs: soft leak guard for maximum protection with adjustable tabs for comfort and fit (day and night use) Medium, large, X-large Maximum absorbency
- 5. Product Selection Advice: Women Women with light bladder leakage should consider disposable pads if: Concerned about containing leakage Women should not consider pads if: Discretion is a priority Leakage is heavier than light leakage Women with moderate to heavy bladder leakage should consider large disposable pads if: Discretion is a priority You can stand up but receive assistance in changing the pad Easy to put on product Women should not consider pads if: Skin is severely damaged in perineal area Leakage is very heavy They are mobile & active
- 6. Product Selection Advice: Men Men with light bladder leakage should consider disposable pads if: Concerned about containing leakage Men should not consider pads if: Discretion is a priority Leakage is heavier than light leakage Men with moderate to heavy bladder leakage should consider disposable protective underwear if: You are most concerned about containing leakage Discretion is a priority You can stand up but receive assistance in changing the pad Easy to put on product Men should not consider disposable protective underwear if: Removal of clothing or changing is difficult Nighttime usage is necessary
- 7. Product Selection Advice Additional Tips: Large washable pads may be ideal if your leakage is very heavy at night. Adjustable underwear with self-adhesive refastenable tape tabs are a good choice if your leakage is heavy and you are unable to stand to change the pad.