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Irritable bowel syndrome: assessment and management

08 September 2004

Nursing Standard

CPD

In this article the author discusses irritable bowel syndrome – a chronic, debilitating and functional disorder. The management of irritable bowel syndrome is based...

Faecal incontinence in adults

05 November 2003

Nursing Standard

CPD

Faecal incontinence is a distressing condition, which adversely affects the quality of life of adults of all ages. It is often preventable and easily treatable once...

Mucocutaneous separation

07 January 2004

Nursing Standard

Clinical protocols for stoma care

Management of constipation

17 December 2003

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim and objectives The aim of this protocol is to ensure that nurses adopt an appropriate and effective management regime to treat constipation in patients who have...

Changing an appliance

10 December 2003

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim and objectives The aim of this protocol is to assist nurses to teach patients the correct and appropriate technique for changing a stoma appliance. This will...

Use of convex appliances

28 January 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim and objectives The aim of this protocol is to help nurses understand the principles underpinning the appropriate selection and management of convex ostomy...