Abstract
This chapter focuses on mainly independent, community-dwelling adults who have fecal incontinence. Included in this chapter is a review of factors associated with fecal incontinence, considerations for assessment in this population, and recommendation for management. Management may involve lifestyle changes including diet modifications; behavioral interventions such as pelvic floor exercises, biofeedback therapy, and electrical stimulation; and extracorporeal magnetic innervation. The chapter also addresses using medications and containment with devices and absorbent products.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Management of Fecal Incontinence for the Advanced Practice Nurse |
Subtitle of host publication | Under the Auspices of the International Continence Society |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 93-126 |
Number of pages | 34 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319907048 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319907031 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018.
Keywords
- Absorbent products
- Behavioral therapies
- Community-living adults
- Incontinence containment
- Incontinence management
- Self-management