title: Using therapeutic groups to support women with faecal incontinence.
abstract: In this paper, the authors describe the use of facilitated patient groups, in the management of women with faecal incontinence (FI). Two types of groups are discussed--a psychoeducational group and a psychotherapy group. Detailed descriptions of some of the themes which emerged in these groups are provided. The effectiveness of such groups is described, with regard to both psychological and physical functioning. Further investigation into the use of groups for this patient population is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Nursing, Burdett Institute of Gastrointestinal Nursing, St Mark's Hospital, Harrow.
authors.forename: Sonya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chelvanayagam
authors.forename: Julian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stern
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013240:Stereotyping; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014930:Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*