healthtouch.com website Format Webpage Describes the four parts of a bowel management program for a person with spinal cord injury (SCI): activity, diet and liquids, medicines, and routine bowel care. Also included are steps that can be taken for bowel care if a person has spastic bowel, as well as flaccid bowel;… Read More »»
Bowel Dysfunction
Bowel Management Video
January 1, 2008
UAB Model SCI System Format video This 25-minute video stresses the impact of bowel management on quality of life in people with spinal cord injuries. Included are discussions on: predicting bowel movements; avoiding bowel accidents; bowel care procedures; and the impact of nutrition, water, and medications on bowel management, and colostomy management. Anatomical… Read More »»
Bowel Care
January 1, 2008
Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center Format Webpage This webpage describes how the digestive tract works before and after paralysis; methods for emptying the bowel; the importance of individualizing each person’s bowel program, taking into account the diagnosis or nerve damage, as well as other factors; and important bowel facts and tips. Contact… Read More »»
Managing Bowel and Bladder Symptoms
January 1, 2008
The South Cook, Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group Format Article by Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP, reprinted with permission from The Heuga Center The South Cook, Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group provides on its website an article on symptoms and treatment of bowel and bladder problems in people with multiple sclerosis. … Read More »»
Bowel Problems: The Basic Facts
January 1, 2008
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Format Brochure This brochure describes the functioning of the bowel, reasons for constipation and diarrhea, complications and treatment of diarrhea and constipation in people with multiple sclerosis, the importance of establishing good bowel habits, and remedies for constipation. Contact URL http://www.nationalmssociety.org/multimedia-library/brochures/managing-specific-issues/download.aspx?id=49 Contact… Read More »»
Bowel Care Resources
January 1, 2008
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s (RIC) LIFE Center Format Resource list RIC’s LIFE Center’s website includes links to binders, books, booklets, community resources, information sheets, pamphlets, and support groups on topics including neurogenic bowel, ostomy surgery, and ostomy skin care. Contact URL http://life.cleverspin.com/topic/1/?docs=&count=all&sort=type&order=0&subtopic=108&condition=&agegroup=&gender= Contact Agency LIFE Center Rehabilitation Institute… Read More »»
Bowel Program Guide
January 1, 2008
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s (RIC) Brain Injury Team, as shown on the website of the RIC LIFE Center Format Guide This guide discusses the important elements of a bowel program, including diet, fluids, activity, and medications. It stresses the importance of maintaining the program. It also lists steps for a medical professional to take… Read More »»
Toilet Training the Child with Spina Bifida
January 1, 2008
Spina Bifida Association Format Fact Sheet This fact sheet includes tips on how to start toilet training with a child with spina bifida, as well as a discussion of what can be done if timed toileting does not result in dryness. Contact URL http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2700297/k.9AF5/Toilet_Training.htm Contact Agency Spina Bifida Association 4590… Read More »»
Applying Structured Teaching Principles to Toilet Training
January 1, 2008
Chapel Hill TEACCH Center Format Article by Susan Boswell and Debbie Gray of TEACCH This article on children with autism discusses educational approaches to toilet training and is the compilation of suggestions by several experienced TEACCH teachers and consultants about this area of programming. When setting up a program to help a… Read More »»
Neurogenic Bowel Management in Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
January 1, 2008
Paralyzed Veterans of America on behalf of the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine Format Guideline This guide provides recommendations on the development, modification, and maintenance of bowel management programs for people with neurogenic bowel following a spinal cord injury. Contact URL http://www.pva.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=7651 Contact Agency Paralyzed Veterans of America 801 Eighteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3517… Read More »»
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