Continence Management
Urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence and constipation are prevalent conditions affecting people across the lifespan; therefore, nurses working across a diversity of practice settings require an understanding of continence management to sensitively plan and implement patient-centered care. This subject identifies key aspects of continence management addressing: barriers, relevant anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, types/causes of incontinence, assessment, management and resources.
Students are referred to current literature and best practice models to critically evaluate current clinical practice.
Term : JANUARY, JULY
Hours of Study: 150
Credit Points : 6
Theme 1: Anatomy and physiology for continence
Investigate barriers to continence and their impact on person-centred care
Theme 2: Barriers related to incontinence
Critically reflect on the biopsychosocial needs relating to the provision of culturally safe and holistic care
Theme 3: Bowel management - faecal incontinence and constipation
Appraise the role of the multidisciplinary team in optimising person-centred outcomes
Theme 4: Epidemiology of incontinence
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the assessment and management of incontinence using an evidence-based approach in line with clinical practice guidelines
Theme 5: Urinary incontinence
Demonstrate knowledge of the epidemiology of incontinence
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