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Neurogenic continence. Part 1: pathophysiology and quality of life.

  • Glynis Collis Pellat
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Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well

Abstract

There are a number of neurological conditions that cause bladder and bowel problems in the form of neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction. Both have a considerable impact on a person’s quality of life. Nurses have an important role to play in supporting patients when considering the options available to manage their neurogenic bladder and bowel problems. This article is the first of a series of three. Part 1 outlines the physiology of micturition and defecation. It discusses the pathophysiological changes in neurogenic bladder and bowel in spinal cord injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, stroke and acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes mellitus. The psychosocial impact of this neurogenic dysfunction is addressed. Part 2 discusses the physical and psychosocial issues related to the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction, and part 3 goes on to discuss the physical and psychosocial management of neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 836-841

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

British Journal of Nursing (Volume 17, Issue 13)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/07/2008

Publication status

Published - 01/07/2008

ISSN

0966-0461

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/227157

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