Pads and pants for urinary incontinence.

Abstract

Fifty-one female patients, incontinent of urine, were asked to compare two different combinations of pants and pads used in the ambulatory management of their incontinence. They were offered the Kanga pant with a Kanga pad and the Sandra pant with a Bambi pad. Each patient tried both pants and pads and thus comparisons could be made on a within-patient basis. Both systems kept a similar proportion of patients dry during the day and night. In terms of comfort, however, the Kanga pant was quite clearly preferred to the Sandra.The Bambi pad was rated more highly than the Kanga pad, although the difference between the two pads was not so pronounced as that between pants.

Systematic review of the effectiveness of urinary continence products

“…Some studies considered the effectiveness or acceptability of the special stretch mesh or pouched pants that hold some pads in position, but results were inconclusive. 38,39,49,[55][56][57]59,[67][68][69][70] The consensus is that assessment of individual consumer requirements is the key to appropriate product selection. Indeed, many research articles have emphasized that the particular needs and contexts of individual consumers should guide selection of an appropriate bodyworn pad.…”

Absorbent Pads, Garments, and Management Strategies

“…Eleven studies of pant/pad systems were found from 1972 to 1987, with ten reported from Great Britain 6,17–26 . Two specific systems were the focus of study in all the trials, sometimes comparatively, other times in contrast to non‐pant/pad systems.…”

Guidelines for management of urinary incontinence

“…The performance and convenience of such materials are improving, but no comparative trials have been performed on which products are the best 12,13 …”