With over 3.8 million Australians having had some form of incontinence, chances are that you may see someone every day with bladder or bowel problems. Although discussing these problems can be embarrassing for your client, it is important to bring the topic up. Incontinence can be treated, effectively managed and often cured.
The high risk groups for bladder and bowel control problems are:
If there is a problem, even if it is only slight, people should be assessed before it becomes worse. There are many causes of incontinence and many solutions. If left untreated or unmanaged it will have significant consequences. It will not just go away.
Encourage your client to feel comfortable about discussing their concerns honestly and openly. This is important if you are to develop a suitable management program. Read more ...
The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme is an Australian Government program that assists eligible people who have permanent and severe incontinence to meet some of the costs of continence products. Read more...
For various reasons, it can be difficult to provide sufficient information during a consultation, or ensure a patient understands and remembers the information discussed. A range of brochures and other resources, in a number of languages, are freely available and can be provided to your clients.
As well as being available online, you can order printed copies for your clients from the Continence Foundation of Australia on 1800 33 00 66.
Continence Nurse Advisors and Continence Physiotherapists can provide further assistance, particularly in the development of Continence Management Plans. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 to find your nearest advisor.
There are also a number of other resources that can help you discuss and manage bladder and bowel control problems with your clients. More resources...
Need help now?
Call 1800 33 00 66
National Continence Helpline
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