A121 Best practice in assessing & managing constipation & faecal incontinence in adults

Course summary

This course is designed for practitioners looking to improve their skills in assessing and managing adult constipation and faecal incontinence. Such disorders are commonly seen in primary care as well as in adult social care settings, usually involving a multidisciplinary approach. Those involved in treatment can include colorectal surgeons, urologists, psychologists and pain management specialists as well as nursing and support staff.

Who should attend?

Practice nurses, district nurses, urology, urogynaecology and continence nurses

Important notes

Course material, evaluations and certificates provided.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
2 day(s)	14 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

To understand the pathophysiology of constipation and faecal incontinence
To recognise and classify types of constipation and faecal incontinence
Be more confident in evaluating these symptoms
Have a better understanding of the impact of constipation on urinary function
Discuss best practice for patients presenting to a Urogynaeocology or Urology clinic with these symptoms including when to liaise with the Colorectal team
Understand the role of biofeedback in the management of constipation and faecal incontinence, including "red flag symptoms
Discuss best practice for patients presenting to a Urogynaeocology or Urology clinic with these symptoms including when to liaise with the Colorectal team
Understand the role of biofeedback in the management of constipation and faecal incontinence, including "red flag symptoms
Learn how to use rectal irrigation as part of the management of these complaints
Understand the pharmacological management options for these patients
Understand the importance of psychological assessment in the management and treatment of bowel dysfunction

Course programme

Pathophysiology of pelvic floor defecatory dysfunction
Types of constipation and faecal incontinence
Review of how constipation affects urinary functions
Assessing the patient with constipation or faecal incontinence including psychological evaluation of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Management options including:
-conservative management of bowel dysfunction (biofeedback),
-pharmacological treatments
-rectal irrigation with hands on practice
-proper referral and working across teams.
Nutritional and functional gut disorders-role of the specialist gastroenterology dietician
Evaluation and close

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