briefs or diapers

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I was wondering what term you all use; briefs or diapers. I personally think diapers sound too demeaning. what are your thoughts on this?

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

I agree with you. Briefs it is.

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I like briefs unless this confuses the patient than I just call them whatever the patient calls them ..unless I'm working peds then diapers is acceptable (at certain ages of course)

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

We were always taught to say briefs or depends. Diapers just doesn't sound good!!

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Specializes in LTC.

I use brief or pad.

If the patient is confused I call them underwear.

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I also use the term 'brief'..... diapers sound bad and we were also taught not to use this word

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Specializes in ER and Home Health.

Underwear sounds nice and benign to me.

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Specializes in PACU, ED.

brief

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Specializes in Acute Care Cardiac, Education, Prof Practice.

I say shorts lol.

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Diapers is just too demeaning.

Briefs!

steph

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"Depends" is a pretty useful euphemism. Doesn't seem to provoke a negative response.

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Specializes in Rural Health.

I never say diapers b/c I agree that it's demeaning to the patient and was taught to never say it.

Depends on the patient, sometimes I call them britches. :)

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