Understanding Continence Promotion: Effective Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Adults
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Brief Introduction
Develop the skills to work with adults with different types of continence problems and understand effective treatments.Course Summary
This course aims to give an understanding of continence promotion and help healthcare professionals to develop and implement strategies to promote continence in their patients.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the urinary and bowel systems
- Understand the different types of continence problems
- Develop strategies to promote continence in patients
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the urinary and bowel systems
- Identify different types of continence problems
- Develop continence promotion strategies
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- Familiarity with healthcare practices
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Promoting Healthy Aging
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Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Fiona Boorman
- Michelle Lyons
Related Books
Requirements
- The course is for healthcare professionals, in particular nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. It may also be of interest to anyone experiencing bladder or bowel dysfunction. If you are a continence professional in the UK or Ireland, the ACA are offering free upgraded access to this course to new and existing members. Please to take advantage of this offer.
Outline
- Promoting continence or managing incontinence? Welcome What would happen if nobody was interested in promoting continence? How big an issue is bladder and bowel incontinence? The Continence Paradigm Summary activities Bladder function Welcome to week 2 Anatomy of the lower urinary tract Physiology of the lower urinary tract Summary activities Bladder dysfunction Welcome to week 3 Bladder storage dysfunction Bladder voiding dysfunction Neurological bladder dysfunction Factors affecting bladder function Summary activities Bowel function and dysfunction Welcome to week 4 Anatomy of the bowel Physiology of the bowel Causes of faecal incontinence Structural bowel dysfunction Neurological bowel dysfunction (NBD) Constipation Summary activities Assessing bladder and bowel conditions Welcome to week 5 Principles of assessing bladder and bowel function Physical examination Making a diagnosis Summary activities Promoting bladder and bowel continence Welcome to week 6 Empowering people to self-manage Lifestyle changes Behavioural interventions Electrical stimulation Medication to promote continence Promoting continence in people with dementia Summary activities Effective bladder and bowel management Welcome to week 7 Managing continence by containing leakage Delivering the best services Dispelling myths and saying the unsayable Summary activities
Summary of User Reviews
This course on understanding continence promotion has received positive reviews from many users. They found the course content to be informative and engaging, and appreciated the practical tips provided. Overall, users highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the topic of continence promotion.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the practical tips provided in the course to be very helpful.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative content
- Engaging course material
- Practical tips provided
- Highly recommended by users
- Great for anyone interested in continence promotion
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited interaction with other students
- No certificate provided upon completion
- Course may not be suitable for those with advanced knowledge
- Some technical issues reported by users
Understanding Continence Promotion: Effective Management of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Adults
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Develop the skills to work with adults with different types of continence problems and understand effective treatments. Promoting continence or managing incontinence?...
