Bladder and bowel control problems can be a complicating factor in working with your clients. However these can be treated, effectively managed and often cured. It is important that you and your staff understand the distress and embarrassment bladder and bowel control problems cause for clients. You also should know that in nearly all cases something can be done to help.
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...
Continence management plans are about better managing or even curing bladder and bowel control problems by assessing the client's needs, setting goals and working towards these goals through the steps of the plan. Read more...
For most people bladder and bowel control problems are distressing and embarrassing. This can make it harder for your staff to deal with these problems. Expert training is available through the network of Continence Nurse Advisors and Continence Physiotherapists. Call 1800 33 00 66 to find your nearest advisor.
For various reasons, it can be difficult to provide sufficient information to a client, their carer or family in conversation. A range of brochures and other resources, in a number of languages, are freely available and can help them understand the problem.
You can also order copies from the Continence Foundation of Australia on 1800 33 00 66.
There are a number of other resources that can help you discuss and manage bladder and bowel control problems with your clients. More resources...
Page last updated 29 Feb 2008
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