Bowel Management
This Bowel Management training covers topics such as understanding bowel function and identifying signs of bowel-related issues. It is particularly applicable for staff involved in personal care or supporting individuals with conditions like spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, or chronic bowel dysfunction, ensuring they can deliver safe, respectful, and person-centered care.
Delegates will develop knowledge on the importance of bowel regime and medication and, by end of the session, will understand how to manually evacuate the lower bowel.
What is Bowel management following SCI?
Anatomy and physiology
Understanding the importance of maintaining bowel regime and normal function
What is incontinence and constipation
Contributing factors to incontinence
Factors affecting bowel management
Develop knowledge in the anal rectal stimulation procedure
Care management and use of hygiene procedures and infection prevention and control procedures