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Continence care - adults

Guideline and toolkit

Guideline - Assessment, promotion and management of continence in adults

Baseline assessment and management of bladder and bowel function

Pathway - Steps for carrying out a baseline assessment (urinary)

Pathway - Steps for carrying out a baseline assessment (bowel)

Bladder and bowel record chart

Reassessment of bladder and bowel function (Level 1)

Referral form for community continence advisory service (Level 2)

Bristol stool chart

Using disposable pads - dos and don'ts

Ordering process flow

AMRIC Decision aid for management of UTI in people aged over 65 in residential care

AMRIC Position statement Dipstick Analysis for UTIs

Video – How to fit light pads (opens in YouTube)

Video – How to fit shaped pads (opens in YouTube)

Video – How to fit taped pads (opens in YouTube)

Education programme

Instructions to access HSELanD

Patient information leaflets 

Stress incontinence - leaflet

Urge incontinence - leaflet

Manage leaking from the bowel - leaflet

Constipation in adults - leaflet

Managing constipation - dietary advice for a healthy bowel

Caring for your bladder and bowel after pregnancy and childbirth - leaflet

Continence and other health conditions 

Continence after prostate surgery - leaflet

Promoting continence for people living with dementia - leaflet (link to alzheimer.ie) 

 

 

 
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