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