To be able to provide effective bowel care and help with manual evacuation of the bowel
Learning Outcomes- Know the anatomy and function of the bowel
- Understand how injury can affect the bowel
- Know how the reflex bowel works
- Know how the flaccid bowel works
- Understand how to manage the reflex bowel
- Understand how to manage the flaccid bowel
- Know what constipation is
- Be aware of the causes of constipation
- Know how to treat constipation
- Know some complications of constipation
- Know how to prevent constipation
- Be aware of complications of constipation
- Know the symptoms of diarrhoea
- Know how diarrhoea is treated
- Know ways to care for the bowel
- Understand the procedure for manual evacuation
- Be aware of the risks and benefits of rectal medication
Bowel Care Including Manual Evacuation
For people caring for those living with bowel conditions that may need support with manual evacuation