Diane K. Newman, DNP, ANP-BC, FAUNA, FAAN, presents “Urinary Retention.”
How to cite: Newman, Diane K. “Urinary Retention.” February 21, 2025. Accessed Mar 2025. https://grandroundsinurology.com/urinary-retention/
Urinary Retention – Summary
Diane K. Newman, DNP, ANP-BC, FAUNA, FAAN, a leading urology nurse practitioner with over 35 years of experience, presents a review of urinary retention in this lecture.
She defines acute and chronic urinary retention, highlighting key differences in presentation, causes, and treatment approaches. She then explores the neurological, obstructive, infectious, and pharmacological causes of retention, shedding light on overlooked risk factors such as medications and post-surgical complications.Treatment strategies range from catheterization and pharmacological therapies to surgical interventions and lifestyle modifications. Alpha blockers play a crucial role in symptom management for both men and women, facilitating bladder emptying and improving quality of life.
Throughout this 13-minute presentation, Diane K. Newman, DNP, ANP-BC, FAUNA, FAAN shares clinical insights, including cases where undiagnosed chronic retention led to severe complications. This presentation provides a comprehensive yet concise guide for healthcare providers managing urinary retention in various settings.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Diane K. Newman is an Adjunct Professor of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She is the former Co-Director of the Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health, Division of Urology, Penn Medicine, in Philadelphia. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the Academy of Urologic Nurses and Associates. She is certified as an adult nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction by the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America.
Dr. Newman has 35+ years of experience practicing as a urology advanced practice provider and continence nurse specialist. Her clinical expertise involves the evaluation, treatment, and management of urinary incontinence, bladder dysfunction, and related problems, including the use of catheters and other devices in the management of bladder and pelvic floor conditions. Throughout her career, she has evaluated and treated men and women with urologic disorders in multiple settings: acute care, long-term, and home care, with 23 years in an ambulatory practice at the Division of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania.
