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This article explores strategies that can help address challenges faced by men who are in the initial stages of learning to use intermittent catheterisation.

Take part of clinical evidence that speaks to the improved outcomes of using TAI in paediatric patients when coupled with an individualised approach upon initiation of TAI.

A cost-effectiveness analysis of Navina Smart on adult patients affected by neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

Transanal Irrigation (TAI) is known to be a successful therapy to treat LARS, and in this study, Orlandi et al explore the use of TAI as a treatment option for women with endometriosis who experience LARS-like symptoms.

This article summarises the key challenges and recommendations identified in clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) governing an ageing population with a spinal cord injury. It also highlights gaps and areas of improvement in existing guidelines.

This publication by Falletto et al. explores the benefits of using transanal irrigation for people with FBD and LARS, pointing to significant improvements in patient's quality LARS score during the study period.

This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals undergoing IC that optimise patient care and support.

Learn more about what cauda equina syndrome is, its effects on bladder and bowel, and how to manage bladder and bowel symptoms in cauda equina.

In this article you will get the perspective from an individual with a SCI on the management of his bladder and bowel after the injury.

Jessica Aparo, Pelvic Floor Specialist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, answers the questions about Transanal Irrigation, most frequently asked by nurses and patients.

In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.

Jessica Aparo, Pelvic Floor Specialist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, talks about supporting a patient in the first few weeks after starting therapy.

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) refers to a broad constellation of symptoms and anatomical changes related to abnormal function of the structures within the pelvic floor complex, which includes the supportive fibrous tissue called fascia, the blood and nerve supply and in particular the pelvic floor musculature.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is common, but not commonly talked about. In this article, you will find an explanation about basic pelvic floor anatomy, description of symptoms and how these can be managed, which can be downloaded and handed out to your patients.

In this scientific review you will learn more about incomplete emptying causes and treatment.

A rectocele is a bulge in the anterior or posterior rectal wall, that traps stool resulting in incomplete emptying. In this article you will learn more about this common condition.

Recurrent UTIs in children with neurogenic bladders constitute high risk of leading to severe kidney damage and need to be an area of attention. This study is useful in determining treatments and proactive measures for preventing recurrent UTIs.

Jessica Aparo, Pelvic Floor Specialist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, talks about introducing patients to Transanal Irrigation.

Ortega et al conducted this retrospective study at a pelvic floor disorder center to evaluate the impact of constipation on urogenital symptoms in women. Bowel problems in women are hypothesized to be associated with the presence and severity of urogenital symptoms and linked to pelvic floor dysfunction.

In this science article a combined retrospective and cross-sectional survey study investigates chronic idiopathic constipation in children and bowel regimen with bowel irrigation, also called transanal irrigation (TAI).

Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is an episodic uncontrolled elevation of systolic blood pressure sometimes accompanied by bradycardia. If not managed it can lead to cerebral and spinal hemorrhage, seizures and pulmonary edema.

Introduction of a no-touch catheter/technique for intermittent catheterisation seems to be well accepted both by caregivers and patients and it is not necessarily associated with higher costs.

In this publication highlight you can read about pediatric constipation causes, impact and management.

A patient-centric tool to facilitate goal attainment scaling in neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction: path to individualisation. People with nervous system disorders often experience ...

In this summary you can read about what a neurogenic bowel is and goals and recommendations for treatment.

This is a summary of the published article Long-term efficacy and safety of transanal irrigation in multiple sclerosis by Passananti et al. 2016

The descending colon and the rectum are the final stage of the human intestine system. Normally the rectum is relatively empty. Stools do not enter the rectum continuously, but as mass movements.

According to WHO the problem of antimicrobial resistance is so serious that it threatens our modern healthcare system. By 2050 it may cause 10 million deaths or more if we lose our ability to use effective antibiotics.

At Wellspect HealthCare we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We continuously work to minimise the environmental impact related to our products. We ensure that proper materials are used and all applicable production requirements are followed.

For those who cannot empty their bladder the normal way, intermittent catheterisation is the therapy of choice to maintain urethral health. Complications are common but when hydrophilic single-use catheters entered the market, the risks of UTI dropped significantly.

With more than 30 years on the market, LoFric has been used and documented in several ways. In addition to efficiently emptying the bladder, LoFric’s versatile use includes treatment and prevention of recurrent strictures, administration of chemotherapy by bladder instillation, and resolution of rare complications.

Bladder management with intermittent catheterisation is associated with complications. The most severe and common one is UTI. Single-use, hydrophilic-coated catheters lower the risk of UTIs and have been reported as both convenient and the preferred choice for people who rely on intermittent catheterisation as their bladder management.

Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are common in the hospital setting with consequential morbidity and mortality. The risk of bacterial adhesion and invasion of the urinary tract increases with use of an indwelling catheterisation and may be reduced by adopting intermittent catheterisation using hydrophilic single-use catheters.

Patient adherence plays a key role in a successful and cost-effective catheterisation treatment. A patient who feels part of the decision-making, in control of their options and how they work with their lifestyle is more inclined to stick with their therapy and subsequently experience a good clinical outcome.

Urine often has a high concentration of particles and low content of water. This is referred to as high osmolality. Urine osmolality has a direct effect on catheter lubrication and plays an important role for people who use hydrophilic catheters. A catheter with a surface osmolality in balance with urine is key to reducing withdrawal friction.

A lubricated catheter is recommended to reduce damage to the urethra and lower the risk of hematuria which is a common complication. A cross-over study comparing different hydrophilic catheters showed an even lower frequency of hematuria in patients who chose LoFric.

Extensive studies support scientific literature claiming that use of hydrophilic catheters reduce urethral trauma and urinary tract infections. This in turn can minimise the need for antibiotics. Because of these benefits, we now know ...

Single-use hydrophilic catheters were developed in the early eighties to address long-term complications of intermittent catheterisation seen when reusing plastic catheters with add-on lubrication. As reported by Wyndaele and Maes and Perrouin-Verbe et al.

A surprisingly high number of patients reuses catheters intended for single use every day putting them at risk for unnecessary complications. Single use hydrophilic catheters for intermittent catheterisation lower the risk for short and long-term complications and are a convenient and preferred choice for many patients.