title: Faecal incontinence in adults.
abstract: Faecal incontinence is a distressing condition, which adversely affects the quality of life of adults of all ages. It is often preventable and easily treatable once a diagnosis has been made. Nurses should provide support and information for patients and their families and ensure they understand the causes of faecal incontinence and the treatment regimens available.
authors.affiliation: Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Northern Ireland. wilma.boydcarson@ucht.n-i.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Wilma
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Boyd-Carson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015984:Causality; D019841:Defecography; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support