Project

As Europe’s population continues to age, incontinence has become a major health and economic challenge, particularly in nursing homes. Despite affecting up to 75% of residents, it remains underreported and poorly managed, largely due to reduced cognitive and physical abilities. This condition significantly impacts the quality of life for both residents and caregivers. 

The ProCon Project is leading efforts to improve continence care by bringing together educational institutions, research organisations, and healthcare professionals. By evaluating cutting-edge technologies —such as smart continence wear and sensors to monitor toileting activities —alongside new approaches in caregiving, entrepreneurship, and digital skills development, ProCon is driving meaningful care innovation in nursing homes.

A key focus of the project is the development of targeted training programmes for healthcare professionals. These programmes equip caregivers with the skills needed to effectively manage incontinence and promote better continence care. Beyond addressing incontinence, these initiatives foster improved care practices. 

To assess the impact of these educational initiatives, a multinational pilot study will be conducted in Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Canada. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of specialised training in nursing homes, supporting sustainable improvements in care standards.

As Europe’s population continues to age, incontinence has become a major health and economic challenge, particularly among nursing home residents. Despite its widespread prevalence, incontinence remains underreported and inadequately managed. The challenges of care in nursing homes are, moreover, increased due to typically lower cognitive and physical ability. With up to 75% of residents affected by urinary incontinence, this condition severely impacts our society’s quality of life. The PROCON project is leading the way to improved continence care. By bringing together a wide range of stakeholders —including educational institutions, research organisations and healthcare professionals— PROCON is driving innovation in nursing homes. The projec focuses on evaluating cutting-edge technologies, such as smart continence wear and sensors to monitor toileting activities, alongside new approaches in caregiving, entrepreneurship, and digital skilling. PROCON also emphasises the creation of new, specific training programmes targeted at healthcare professionals. These efforts will not only address incontinence but also actively promote improved care and support to continence, as a means to significantly improve quality of life for both residents and caregivers. A multinational pilot study in Spain, Belgium, Finland and Canada will test the effects of the educational training in nursing homes, ultimately striving for sustainable improvements in care standards across Europe and beyond.

Stay in the loop!

Subscribe to our newsletter and get the latest updates from the ProCon Project and breakthroughs in continence care.