Japan Journal of Nursing Science, 2025 · DOI: 10.1111/jjns.12642 · Published: January 1, 2025
This study examined if a special self-care program could help people with bladder problems after spinal cord injury. The program focused on boosting their confidence in managing their own health. The study found that people who participated in the program showed improvements in their ability to manage their bladder, had fewer infections, and reported a better quality of life. This suggests that focusing on self-confidence and self-care can be a helpful approach for individuals dealing with neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury.
Implementing self-efficacy-centered self-management programs in bladder rehabilitation for SCI patients.
Educating patients and caregivers on the importance of self-efficacy in managing neurogenic bladder.
Further research to validate the preliminary results on the effect of challenging NGB for persons with SCI.