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Continence specialist nursing practice
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Latest specialist news
Continence problem detector set to trial
People sufferering from continence problems could be spared the embarrassment associated with their condition if a new device proves successful.
Bowel disease linked to low bone density
Low bone mineral density is a common condition in children and teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new study.
BPH drug approved for use
The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved Combodart (dutasteride 0.5mg/tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.4mg) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) within NHS Scotland.
NICE releases draft guidance on constipation in women
NICE has published draft guidance recommending prucalopride (Resolor, Movetis) as an option for the treatment of chronic constipation in women.
Constipation alleviated by abdominal massage
Abdominal massage can have a significant beneficial effect on quality of life in people with long term constipation, according to Swedish researchers.
Screening cuts need for endoscopy
A simple screening test identifies patients most likely to have inflammatory bowel disease and cuts the need for invasive endoscopies, according to a recent study.
More news
Dramatic decline in nursing posts fuels job fears
The number of nursing vacancies has fallen by nearly 40 per cent in the last year, according to data gathered by Nursing Times.
Nurses risk registration by breaching rules for Botox
Hundreds of nurses are risking their registration by bending prescribing rules to deliver facelifts on the cheap, Nursing Times has discovered.
Case study
Ensuring a patient received appropriate bowel care following spinal cord injury
Bowel care routines after spinal cord injury must be established and tailored to patients’ individual needs. Policies and procedures need to be regularly reviewed
Guidance in brief
NICE provides a consistent and coordinated approach to managing childhood constipation
Childhood idiopathic constipation can cause anxiety, despair and frustration for children and parents. New guidance offers best practice recommendations
Practice questions
Antibiotics for catheterised patients
Should patients with long-term urinary catheters receive antibiotic prophylaxis at the time of catheter change?
Q. Should lidocaine gel or lubricating gel be used for catheter insertion?
A discussion on whether anaesthetic gel is required during catheterisation
Behind the headlines
Drug resistant urinary infections
Urinary tract infections may become resistant to antibiotics through the “overuse of antibiotics in the farming industry”, BBC News has said.
Botox could help continence problems
Botox could help ‘millions of middle-aged Britons’ with weak bladders, the Daily Mail reported. According to the newspaper, doctors found that an injection of the toxin directly into the bladder wall can improve symptoms in the over-50s, reducing incontinence and making a ‘significant’ impact on their quality of life.Brought to you by NHS Choices
Changing practice
Redesigning a continence prescription service to improve patient safety and experience
A review led to a radical redesign of the prescription service for continence related producs, which has ensured patients receive safe, high quality care
Practice review
The physical, social and emotional effects of bowel dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease
Constipation associated with Parkinson’s disease can damage wellbeing and restrict independence. Effective bowel care is essential to maximise people’s quality of life.
Minimum standards for school toilets are needed to improve child health
Poor standards of school toilets contribute to continence problems in children. School nurses should encourage schools to improve facilities, says Jenny Perez
Guided learning
A guide to assessing bladder function and urinary incontinence in older people
Older people require assessment of bowel and bladder function problems
Using national guidelines to support the assessment of lower bowel dysfunction
This article outlines the prevalence of bowel disorders, the assessment of bower dysfunction and the tools used to collect data for assessment
Practice comment
Continence care is going down the pan as costs are cut and prices rise
Patients are complaining and continence nurses are being forced to restrict types and quantities of products, regardless of need. June Rogers looks at the economy’s impact on care
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Opinion
'Some of the information was an eye-opener to the rest of us'
Continence adviser Joanne Mangnall on the Rotherham Continence Prescription Service’s first birthday and her first service user group meeting.
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Win a copy of 'Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care'
Registered users of Nursingtimes.net can win a copy of Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care by Helen Aveyard.
More practice
Evidence-based practice
Urinary incontinence in Muslim women
AUTHORS Chandbi Sange, BSc, RGN, is PhD student; Dr Lois Thomas, PhD, BA, RGN, is senior research fellow; Dr Christina Lyons, PhD, MSc, RNT, DPSN, RMN, Teacher Certificate, is senior research fellow; all at University of Central Lancashire. Mr Simon Hill, MB, BS, MRCOG, is consultant gynaecologist, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
In depth
Reaching a consensus and ranking research priorities in urinary incontinence
There are gaps in evidence relating to interventions in common use. This project brought together clinicians and patients to prioritise where research is needed
