Fecal incontinence products and quality of life
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Faecal incontinence is defined as the involuntary or inappropriate passage of faeces and it is distressing and isolating problem that affects people of all ages, where people must rely on continence products to manage the stigmatising and embarrassing problem. The health care professionals avoid letting their own views dictate whether they make patients aware of particular products as some products might not be suitable for all patients with faecal incontinence and a continence specialist offers advice and help.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Discreet products for children and teenagers with continence problems
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The range of products that are available for children and teenagers with continence problems are described. Bedding protection, mattress, duvets and pillow protection, absorbent washable bed pads, disposable continence pads, reusable products, sheaths, body-worn urinals and leg bags, intermittent catheters and swim wear are some of the products that can improve the quality of life of the children with continence problems.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Discreet products for women with urinary incontinence
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An estimated ten million women in the UK suffer with urinary incontinence. Some appropriate products, which would enable women to manage their incontinence and participate in everyday activities, are discussed such as disposable pads, and pants with a built-in pad, catheter valves.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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