Propuesta teórica para tratar los aspectos conductuales de la incontinencia urinaria.

Theoretical model for treating behavioural aspects of urinary incontinenceSINOPSIS This reflective article presents a theoretical model of behavioural evaluation and intervention for women with urinary incontinence. Nola Pender's health promotion model (HPM) was used as a reference to develop this proposal. Behavioural measures were identified to build the model: constipation control, bladder training, urination position, reduction of irritating drinks, water intake, and pelvic floor muscle training. Next, specific actions were defined to investigate and intervene on certain behavioural aspects: previous related behaviour, personal factors, benefits, and obstacles regarding the proposed action, perceived self-efficacy, feelings related to the expected behaviour and the proposed action, interpersonal and situational influences, commitment to the action plan, competitive demands, and health promotion behaviour. The model proposed by the authors could help nurses to guide the conversation between them and the patient to modify certain behavioural aspects, to develop an achievable plan and, thus, enhance the achievement of the goals established for the treatment of urinary incontinence.