We are happy to be back together with ISCoS for a new episode of their webinar series "SCI Care - What Really Matters". This time with a focus on transanal irrigation and how to succeed with your bowel management.
In this webinar, a panel consisting of webinar host, Camille Lichtenstein, Global Lead Business Excellence, Wellspect, Helena Gomes Delgado, Ward Manager at Daniel's Rehabilitation Unit and Jane Stanbridge, Neurogenic Specialist Nurse and Director JPEL Training Ltd, gather together to discuss the use of transanal irrigation (TAI) for people living with spinal cord injuries.
"It is about having that regular routine to prevent constipation and the risk of accidents. That's the main thing"
- Jane Stanbridge
During the episode, the panel explore what is required to initiate TAI in spinal cord injured, the factors to consider when introducing TAI and the tips on transferring to home care and keeping adherence. The panel delve further, covering what it takes to run an effective and successful bowel care program, the therapeutical education, and the main barriers that can occur to the key factors for therapy adherence once the patient is at home.
"You make sure that it is working and that is better for the patient, and the patient is happy with it. So it's a decision from the patient, mostly because informatively and as they experience it, it's their decision."
- Helena Gomes Delgado
All panellists agree that there are many factors to consider in a successful bowel care programme, and the most significant factor is education. To provide the patient, health professionals and caregivers with information to support all the way from the initiation at the SCI Unit until the routine is established at home.
Supporting those living with spinal cord injuries is at the heart of much of Wellspect's work so we are pleased to have worked closely with ISCoS over the years. Read more about the collaboration between Wellspect and ISCoS.
