Urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) are embarrassing and debilitating conditions that are becoming collectively a major, growing health concern for men and women of all ages worldwide. Recent research showed that professional caregivers in long-term facilities (nursing homes) were not confident in their skills to care for FI residents. This long-term care residential-based
Urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) are embarrassing and debilitating conditions that are becoming collectively a major, growing health concern for men and women of all ages worldwide. In terms of academic study, interest and understanding, fecal incontinence (FI) is the poor cousin of the incontinence twins. Recent research from the Canadian Continence Foundation
Authors: D. Wayne Taylor, Jacqueline J. Cahill, Diaa E. E. Rizk The study aimed to determine the prevalence and understanding of fecal incontinence amongst a sample of long-term care residents and care providers in Ontario, Canada. A pilot qualitative study was conducted of 16 patients living with fecal incontinence and 9 of their healthcare providers
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