A nursing assessment tool for adults with fecal incontinence
Authors: Norton, C. and Chelvanayagam, S.
Journal: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Volume: 27
Issue: 5
Pages: 279-291
ISSN: 1071-5754
DOI: 10.1067/mjw.2000.109082
Abstract:Fecal incontinence affects slightly more than 1% of community-dwelling adults. This article describes an assessment format, with a research basis when available, that has been developed in a specialist nursing clinic in the United Kingdom. The focus is on how to obtain the most useful information from the patient to plan appropriate nursing interventions. A subsequent article will describe the biofeedback program developed as part of a package of care to meet individual needs of persons with fecal incontinence.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/21152/
Source: Scopus