Abstract
Fecal incontinence affects slightly more than 1% of community-dwelling adults. This article describes an assessment format, with a research basis when available, that has been developed in a specialist nursing clinic in the United Kingdom. The focus is on how to obtain the most useful information from the patient to plan appropriate nursing interventions. A subsequent article will describe the biofeedback program developed as part of a package of care to meet individual needs of persons with fecal incontinence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 279-291 |
Journal | Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |