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Keywords
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Faecal incontinence and evacuation difficulties Conservative management Rectal Balloon Training and Transanal irrigation |
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Target Audience
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Physiotherapists, nurses, colorectal surgeons, coloproctologists, clinical scientists. |
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Aims and Objectives
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Faecal incontinence and bowel evacuation difficulties occur in about 18% of the population and have a considerable impact on health cost and quality of life. First line management is conservative treatment due to low risk and high rate of success with completion of therapy. This workshop will provide an overview of the published literature with strong focus on level 1 evidence, on the anatomy, pathophysiology and conservative management of bowel dysfunction. This workshop will also focus on the ‘hands on’ training on both Transanal irrigation and Rectal Balloon Training. It is also an opportunity to continue to raise awareness of bowel dysfunction in a society that predominantly focuses on urinary incontinence.
Learning Objectives - Aim:
The aim of this course is to gain an in-depth knowledge of the use of rectal balloon training (RBT) and transanal irrigation (TAI) in the management of lower bowel dysfunction.
Objectives:
At the end of the workshop the participants should be able to understand:
The anatomy of the lower gastrointestinal tract and the pathophysiology of lower bowel dysfunction.
The process of defecation and its alteration produced by faecal incontinence and defecation difficulties.
The importance of lifestyle modifications and dietary advice in the overall management of the lower bowel dysfunction.
An overview of the general conservative management of faecal incontinence and evacuation difficulties prior the use of more advanced interventions such as rectal balloon training and TAI.
The principles of TAI and when to use it as part of the management of lower bowel dysfunction.
The principles of RBT and when to use it as part of the management of lower bowel dysfunction.
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