It is estimated that 14 million men, women, young people and children of all ages are living with bladder problems, and 6.5 million adults in the UK experience some form of bowel problem (NHS England, 2018).
Incontinence can have a significant impact on every aspect of a person’s life, affecting self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and overall quality of life. However, with the right assessment, support and advice, incontinence can often be effectively managed, treated and, in some cases, cured (RCN, 2019). The National Audit of Continence Care found that many services were not providing continence care in line with NICE guidance, highlighting the need for improved education and best practice.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infection (HCAI), with more than half linked to the use of urethral catheters. The incidence of catheter-associated UTIs can be significantly reduced through appropriate assessment, catheter management and evidence-based care (Excellence in Continence Care, 2018).
Poor continence care is also a contributory factor in the development of pressure ulcers. Effective continence assessment and management are therefore essential components of pressure ulcer prevention and maintaining skin integrity (Excellence in Continence Care, 2018).
To support best practice, we offer two continence training packages:
- Continence & Bowel Care for Registered Nurses
- Continence & Stoma Care for Health Care Assistants
Continence & Bowel Care for RGNs includes three modules:
Continence Assessments
Catheter Best Practice
Bowel Care and Digital Rectal Skills
Continence & Stoma Care – HCA Clinical Skills course includes 3 modules :
Continence matters
Catheter Care
Stoma Care
Each module cost £30 with all three modules discounted to £80 and can be booked via Eventbrite