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This module contains the topics:

  • Introduction to the Bowel
  • What is faecal incontinence?
  • How is faecal incontinence assessed?
  • Treatment, management and prevention of faecal incontinence

By the end of this module, you should be able to: 

  • describe how bowel motility occurs and how continence is achieved
  • define faecal incontinence and describe the different types of faecal incontinence   
  • describe how constipation and diarrhoea contribute to faecal incontinence
  • list the causes of faecal incontinence
  • discuss what is included in a faecal incontinence assessment
  • discuss treatment, management and prevention of faecal incontinence

CPD Points: 1
Member Price: $15.00
Non-Member Price: $30.00

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