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Assessment and treatment of older patients with constipation

01 November 2006

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article examines the experiences of an older patient with constipation to illustrate the importance of thorough assessment. The interaction between another...

Management of faecal incontinence in acutely ill patients

02 February 2011

Nursing Standard

CPD

Faecal incontinence is common in acutely ill patients, and has many predisposing factors. It is important that nursing staff understand the process of normal...

Understanding bowel problems in older people: part 2

01 December 2005

Nursing Older People

CPD

Bowel problems can be devastating for patients and those who care for them. Accurate assessment is essential in determining the cause of symptoms and deciding...

Using abdominal massage in bowel management

09 July 2014

Nursing Standard

Arts & Science

This article describes the introduction of abdominal massage techniques by a community team as part of a total bowel management programme for people with learning...

Conservative management of faecal incontinence in adults

03 March 2010

Nursing Standard

CPD

While faecal incontinence is a common problem, many people may be embarrassed to admit having the condition. An understanding of the various factors that contribute...

Understanding bowel problems in older people

01 November 2005

Nursing Older People

CPD

Bowel problems can be devastating for patients and those who care for them. Accurate assessment is essential to determine the cause of symptoms and to decide...

Care of patients with peristomal skin complications

14 May 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Stoma formation is common and may be necessary in the management of certain diseases and as a result of surgery to the gastrointestinal tract or urinary tract....

Care of patients with a stoma

10 April 2013

Nursing Standard

Learning Zone

Several diseases and operations may necessitate the formation of a stoma. Patients may be concerned about the effect of the stoma on their ability to carry out...

Bowel management systems in critical care: a service evaluation

25 January 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Aim Many patients who are critically ill develop faecal incontinence associated with diarrhoea, and require a bowel management system (BMS) to prevent skin...

Management of gastroenteritis in children under five years

04 March 2015

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article explores the causes and management of gastroenteritis in children under five years. It considers in particular national guidance from the National...

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