What is Incontinence Pads?

Category: Equipment

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See also: Chux Pads Diapers

An incontinence pad is a small impermeable multi-layered sheet with high absorbancy that is used in the health-care industry. Incontinence pads are usually placed on a bed under a patient as a precaution against incontinence. They may be disposable or reusable.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bladder problems 47 9
Urinary incontinence 19 16
Bowel incontinence 2 0
Bowel problems 1 0
Frequent urination 1 0

Show all 9 reasons taken


  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 1
None 25

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Incontinence Pads

Side effect Patients Percentage
Uncomfortable 2

Why patients stopped taking Incontinence Pads

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 4
Did not seem to work 2
Course of treatment ended 1
Personal research 1
See all 7 patients who've stopped using Incontinence Pads

Duration

Stopped using Incontinence Pads

Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 6 months 1
1 - 2 years 2
2 - 5 years 2
5 - 10 years 1
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 22
Usually 2
Sometimes 4
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 5
A little hard to take 5
Not at all hard to take 17
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 10
< $25 9
Not specified 9
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3 patient evaluations for Incontinence Pads

Aug 9, 2012 (Started May 05, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for urinary incontinence)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (rash or skin problems, positional discomfort, uncomfortable)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 25, 2010 (Started Feb 15, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for bladder problems)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: Daily

  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 15, 2009 (Started Sep 06, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for incontinence)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks
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