Methodology of biofeedback for adults with fecal incontinence: a program of care.
In a previous article we described a nursing assessment for adults with fecal incontinence. This article outlines in detail the program of care, tailored to an individual's assessed needs, that is available in the nurse-led biofeedback service for fecal incontinence at St Mark's Hospital in England. A recent evaluation of this program found that two thirds of patients reported improved fecal continence after receiving care from this service.
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Physiology Unit, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
Chelvanayagam
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D001003:Anal Canal; D000930:Antidiarrheals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000379:methods*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
D000930:Antidiarrheals