Continence
About the course
This course provides care workers with a comprehensive understanding of continence and incontinence, including their causes, types, and impacts on physical and emotional well-being. It focuses on equipping care workers with the knowledge and skills to manage incontinence effectively while preserving the dignity and quality of life of individuals in their care. Topics covered include the anatomy of the urinary and digestive systems, types of incontinence, continence aids, toileting routines, and long-term management strategies.
What will you learn
The definitions of continence and incontinence, their causes, and their impact on individuals’ physical and emotional well-being.
The anatomy of the urinary and digestive systems and how disruptions can lead to incontinence.
Types of urinary and bowel incontinence, their characteristics, and management strategies.
The role of continence aids, catheters, and stomas in effective incontinence management.
Practical strategies for maintaining skin health, managing toileting routines, and promoting continence training.
How to provide empathetic emotional support to individuals and educate families on incontinence care.
The importance of community resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technological advancements in long-term continence care.
Employers’ responsibilities in ensuring high-quality incontinence management through staff training, health and safety compliance, and support for care workers.
Course Content
References
References
- World Health Organisation (WHO). (n.d.). Urinary Incontinence: Global Prevalence and Challenges. Available at: https://www.who.int
- NHS. (2022). Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk
- National Institute on Aging (NIA). (2021). Bladder and Bowel Health in Older Adults. Available at: https://www.nia.nih.gov
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2019). Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women: Management. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN). (2020). Best Practices in Continence Care: Guidance for Care Workers. Available at: https://www.rcn.org.uk
- Journal of Clinical Nursing. (2021). Integrated Care for Continence Management in Long-Term Settings. Available at: https://www.clinicalnursingjournal.com
- Bladder and Bowel Community (UK). (2022). Continence Aids and Support Services for Adults. Available at: https://www.bladderandbowel.org
- Continence Foundation of Australia. (2021). Pelvic Floor Exercises and Their Impact on Continence Recovery. Available at: https://www.continence.org.au
- National Association for Continence (NAFC). (2020). Guide to Incontinence Aids: Tools for Better Management. Available at: https://www.nafc.org
- The Care Act 2014 (UK). (2014). Legislation on Care and Support for Individuals with Incontinence. Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk
- Equality Act 2010 (UK). (2010). Protection for Individuals with Disabilities, Including Incontinence. Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk
- Age UK. (2022). Incontinence Support for Older Adults. Available at: https://www.ageuk.org.uk
- Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (JWOCN). (2020). Pressure Ulcers and Skin Care in Continence Management. Available at: https://journals.lww.com/jwocnonline
- National Institute for Aging (NIA). (2021). Cognitive Decline and Its Impact on Incontinence in Older Adults. Available at: https://www.nia.nih.gov
- British Geriatrics Society (BGS). (2020). Guidance on Managing Incontinence in Older People. Available at: https://www.bgs.org.uk
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