Nursing needs its leaders to respond to FrancisContinence Nursing
News, practice and discussion forums for continence nurse specialists
Bladder care
Back to the floor for continence care
Continence care rounds were introduced to provide education to staff and patients at the bedside. The initiative has promoted toileting and reduced disposable pant use
Bowel care
Digital removal of faeces
Although only a small number of patients require DRF, it is an essential part of their care and all NHS organisations must have a policy for manual bowel evacuation
Pelvic floor care
Pelvic floor health: information for teenagers
Young women were involved in developing a leaflet about pelvic floor awareness with the aim of maintaining and improving pelvic floor health
End of life continence care
Urinary catheter use in end of life care
A urinary catheterisation consent form for end of life care in the community prevents delays in care, improves patient comfort and supports preferred place of care wishes
Urinary catheters
Intermittent self-catheterisation in MS
A review of the literature on the use of ISC in people with multiple sclerosis found significant support and follow-up may be required to ensure long-term use of this technique
Constipation
Digital removal of faeces
Although only a small number of patients require DRF, it is an essential part of their care and all NHS organisations must have a policy for manual bowel evacuation
Child continence
Supporting children with nocturnal enuresis
Bedwetting can prevent children actively participating in social and school activities. Nurses can support and advise families as well as referring them for specialist help.
stoma care
Essential care for patients with stomas
Nurses in any clinical setting may see a patient who has a stoma, so they need a good understanding of the basics of stoma management to ensure they provide holistic care
Management of stoma complications
Most patients who have a stoma experience complications at some point. Nurses need to provide prompt assessment, advice and referral for specialist help if required
ACA
Debate
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What effect does incontinence have on patients and their families?
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'Ensuring dignity in hospital care is not rocket science'
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How can nurses aid management of chronic constipation in adults?
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"Many children avoid school toilets because they are dirty"
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'Patients who put nurses before themselves need putting straight'
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'Age should not be a barrier to high-quality continence care'
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How can nurses ensure dignity is maintained during toileting?
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How can nurses be engaged in intentional rounding?
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“Compulsory training would help every HCA spot moisture lesions”
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"Extending choice will let us set standards for children"
News
Continence management
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What is nursing care and who owns it?
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Why management skills are a priority for nurses
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Improving continence education for nurses
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"I know what my body is telling me I need"
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Using an adapted model of care to manage change
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Implementing a care model for the older person
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Toilet privacy in hospital
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Management and promotion of continence in rehab settings
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Update: News in brief
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Best practice - Exploring Continence care provision in nursing homes
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Establishing an inflammatory bowel disease service.
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Management of postoperative urinary retention
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The implications of nurse prescribing in stoma care.
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Introducing a hand-held urinal service in secondary care.
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SIGN guidelines on managing urinary incontinence.
Latest from the ACA
Latest practice
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Continence care is every nurse’s business
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Back to the floor for continence care
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Digital removal of faeces
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Any Qualified Provider: facilitating patient choice
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Is workplace culture an excuse for poor care?
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How should Francis change nursing practice?
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What is nursing care and who owns it?
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Why management skills are a priority for nurses
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Improving continence education for nurses
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Working with families to boost children’s continence
