Bowel Care and Management
Course Length:
3 hours
Maximum Number of Attendees:
12
Course Description:
People with long term catheters are typically at more risk of requiring bladder washouts. This is because of the build-up of sediment in the bladder that can cause blockages in the tubing. Poor nutrition and hydration can have an impact on how much sediment is produced. Where urinary flow is impeded it can lead to further health implications.
The procedure of how to perform bladder washouts will be demonstrated and can be practised on a manikin.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
What this course offers:
Introduction – Anatomy and Physiology:
Understand and discuss:
The GI Tract
The normal colon and its functions
Stool production and what influences this
The nervous system
Pelvis floor muscles
Anal sphincters
Reflex action
Bowel Function and Dysfunction:
Discuss:
Constipation and poor bowel emptying
Faecal incontinence
Assessment, investigations, diagnosis, and prognosis
Interventions to improve and maintain bowel function
Nutrition and Hydration
Understand the requirements for:
Good nutrition
Diet and fluid advice
Skin care
Rehabilitation Techniques:
Discuss:
Effective bowel evacuation
Medication and Treatment:
Identify medications which can cause bowel dysfunction
Look at medication used to treat bowel dysfunction
Medication for faecal incontinence
Medication used to treat constipation
Emergencies:
Lower bowel care emergencies and complications
Consent and Documentation:
Consent, confidentiality, chaperoning, privacy, and dignity
Communication
Documentation
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer. Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.
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