World Continence Week (WCW) 2025 will take place from 16–22 June, uniting continence professionals in raising awareness and advancing care for people living with continence-related conditions. ICS is proud to support this important initiative, organised by the World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems (WFIPP).
Webinar 1 – Monday, 16 June 2025 | 15:30–16:30 CET Topic: Introducing Patient Decision Aids (PDAs) for Overactive Bladder and Faecal Incontinence
This session introduces new Patient Decision Aids designed to support shared decision-making in the management of Overactive Bladder (OAB) and Faecal Incontinence (FI). Co-created with input from patients, clinicians, and experts in design and communication, the PDAs aim to enhance collaboration and communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
Agenda Highlights:
Understanding and supporting shared decision-making
The co-creation and validation journey
Detailed presentation of the OAB and FI Patient Decision Aids
Q&A with guest members from the PDA development steering committees
Speaker:
Jasmine Malone, OPEN Health, joined by guest committee members
Click here to register and join the webinar. A recording will be made available on the WFIPP website.
Webinar 2 – Friday, 20 June 2025 | 16:00–17:30 CET Topic: Continence Care and Healthy Ageing
This session focuses on the intersection of continence care and ageing, particularly in the context of nursing home environments. Hosted in collaboration with the PROCON Project, this webinar will highlight innovative approaches to improving care delivery for older adults.
The ICS is especially pleased to share that two of its distinguished committee leaders will be speaking:
Professor Adrian Wagg, Chair of the ICS Scientific Committee
Associate Professor William Gibson, Chair of the ICS Ethics Committee
Both will share insights on improving care delivery in long-term care settings, contributing their expertise from the University of Alberta.
Full Agenda Includes:
Prof. Javier Jerez Roig (UVic-UCC): Introduction & KOKU Bladder Project
Prof. Adrian Wagg: Improving continence care in care homes
Assoc. Prof. William Gibson: Improving continence care in care homes
Dr. Hannelore Strauven (KU Leuven): PROCON – Promoting Continence in Nursing Homes
Q&A session with all speakers
Click here to register and join the webinar. The session will be recorded and made available online.
The ICS encourages all members, healthcare professionals and researchers in pelvic health to participate in these sessions and share them widely. World Continence Week is not only about awareness—it's about action, education, and improving lives across all ages.
For more information and updates, please visit www.wfipp.org.