Articles and Webinars
Whether you are a carer, a specialist, or completely new to continence care, Wellspect Education provides learning resources for your level of expertise
60 Articles
Bladder
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The Importance of Surface Technology
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For those who rely on intermittent catheterization, minimizing discomfort is a key concern. This short video explores the science behind a smoother catheterization experience.
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Intermittent catheterization and UTI prevention - techniques and factors of importance
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In this informative short video (approx. 5 minutes), Susanne Vahr, a registered nurse and senior researcher with nearly 30 years of experience in urology, dives deep into the complexities of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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Evaluation of Quality of Life and Self-reported Complications in Patients With Clean Intermittent Catheterization
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This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals undergoing IC that optimize patient care and support.
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The impact of intermittent catheterization on students and families in the school environment
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In this article we sum up the key findings and recommendations of a 2023 study by Bauer et al. which explores intermittent catheterization (IC) by children and adolescent in school settings.
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A patient's experience with SCI and bladder and bowel management
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In this article you will get the perspective from an individual with a SCI on the management of his bladder and bowel after the injury.
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Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) – What Is It, Causes and Symptoms
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Bev Collins, Clinical nurse lead, Wellspect, explains what Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is, talks through some of the main causes or triggers of this syndrome and what the symptoms of AD are.
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The Role of Urinary Microbiota
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The traditional view of urine sterility has been challenged by the discovery of the urinary microbiome, meaning a mix of bacteria and microorganisms within the urinary tract. This unique relationship between microbes and humans is still not fully understood but has gained a lot of attention in clinical research in the last decade.
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Common Challenges with SCI Bladder and Bowel Care
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Debbie Green, spinal cord injury specialist lead, SIA, addresses some of the issues facing someone with a spinal injury with their bladder and bowel care.
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What is Cauda Equina Syndrome?
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Learn more about what cauda equina syndrome is, its effects on bladder and bowel, and how to manage bladder and bowel symptoms in cauda equina.
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Identification, Assessment, and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Bowel Control Issues
In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.
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Checklist for critical reading of scientific articles
Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.
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Cystocele
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Prolapse means "to fall out of place". Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the vaginal walls, uterus, or both lose their normal support and fall out of place. Other nearby pelvic organs, such as the bladder or bowel, may be involved and also ‘drop’ from their normal position in the body. Cystocele is the most common type of POP.
