http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/infection-control/antibiotics-for-catheterised-patients/5003571.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/infection-control/antibiotics-for-catheterised-patients/5003571.article Should patients with long-term urinary catheters receive antibiotic prophylaxis at the time of catheter change? Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:25 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/continence-specialists-have-the-opportunity-to-inspire-services/5001843.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/continence-specialists-have-the-opportunity-to-inspire-services/5001843.article Sharon Eustice, who steps down as chair of the Association for Continence Advice at their annual conference next week, looks at the challenges facing continence services Thu, 28 May 2009 17:37 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/helping-hard-to-reach-families-to-manage-their-childrens-continence-problems/5002152.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/helping-hard-to-reach-families-to-manage-their-childrens-continence-problems/5002152.article Research assessed parent and child understanding of the continence issues affecting them and the response of the family and healthcare professionals Thu, 28 May 2009 16:44 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/a-personal-account-of-living-with-faecal-incontinence/5001829.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/a-personal-account-of-living-with-faecal-incontinence/5001829.article Faecal incontinence affects relationships, employment and self-esteem Thu, 28 May 2009 14:35 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/nurses-must-receive-sufficient-continence-education-and-training/5001846.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/nurses-must-receive-sufficient-continence-education-and-training/5001846.article A Nursing Times survey has revealed gaps in training and education for continence management. Clare Lomas investigates how this can be addressed Thu, 28 May 2009 14:19 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/using-bladder-ultrasound-to-detect-urinary-retention-in-patients/5001853.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/using-bladder-ultrasound-to-detect-urinary-retention-in-patients/5001853.article A practical guide to using bladder ultrasound to diagnose urinary retention Thu, 28 May 2009 14:14 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/acute-care/new-guidance-on-how-to-avoid-inserting-female-length-urinary-catheters-into-men/5001578.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/acute-care/new-guidance-on-how-to-avoid-inserting-female-length-urinary-catheters-into-men/5001578.article The National Patient Safety Agency has issued new guidance on the importance of selecting catheters of the correct length to avoid adverse incidents Thu, 14 May 2009 17:56 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/q-should-lidocaine-gel-or-lubricating-gel-be-used-for-catheter-insertion/5000649.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/q-should-lidocaine-gel-or-lubricating-gel-be-used-for-catheter-insertion/5000649.article A discussion on whether anaesthetic gel is required during catheterisation Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:19 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/long-term-conditions/how-effective-are-psychological-therapies-and-antidepressants-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome/2007477.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/long-term-conditions/how-effective-are-psychological-therapies-and-antidepressants-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome/2007477.article This systematic review and meta-analysis explored the role of antidepressants and psychological therapies in managing irritable bowel syndrome Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/guided-learning-archive/using-national-guidelines-to-support-the-assessment-of-lower-bowel-dysfunction/2007679.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/guided-learning-archive/using-national-guidelines-to-support-the-assessment-of-lower-bowel-dysfunction/2007679.article This article outlines the prevalence of bowel disorders, the assessment of bower dysfunction and the tools used to collect data for assessment Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:24 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/-we-must-take-action-to-address-the-barriers-to-bowel-screening/2007628.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice-clinical-research/specialists/continence/-we-must-take-action-to-address-the-barriers-to-bowel-screening/2007628.article Bowel screening uptake is low among BME groups and in poorer areas, so we must do more to engage with communities, says Deborah Alisna Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:56 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/post-micturition-dribble-aetiology-and-treatment/1628711.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/post-micturition-dribble-aetiology-and-treatment/1628711.article AUTHOR Grace Dorey, PhD, FCSP, is professor of physiotherapy, University of the West of England, Bristol; consultant physiotherapist, Somerset Nuffield Hospital, Taunton and North Devon District NHST Hospital, Barnstaple.ABSTRACT Dorey, G. (2008) Post-micturition dribble: aetiology and treatment. Nursing Times; 104: 25, 46-47.Grace Dorey describes the symptom, prevalence and aetiology of post-micturition dribble in men and explores the literatur Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:21 GMT