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Clinical evidence and webinars to provide you with in depth knowledge about bladder and bowel care.
Clinical evidence and webinars to provide you with in depth knowledge about bladder and bowel care.
Recently published studies summarised in an easy way to help you stay on top of the latest research in bladder care.
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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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
Transanal irrigation's influence on gut microbiota could have a positive effect on the immune system and contribute to reduced UTIs, as per this clinical study by Futura et. al.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
Take part of clinical data on transanal irrigation as a mean to manage neurogenic bowel in the pediatric population with Spina Bifida
key:global.content-type: Article
In this webinar you will hear from Dr. Rebecca Haddad who is a physician specialising in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on geriatrics at Sorbonne Université in Paris, France. Her clinical, research, and teaching work is dedicated to the care of people ageing with disabilities, with a particular focus on bladder ageing.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this webinar you will hear from Dr. Gianluca Sampogna, a urologic surgeon working at the Spinal Unit, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, a referral centre for bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues in spinal cord injured population. He is the Head of the Sexual Health Program which offers many solutions from sexual counselling to rehabilitation, from pharmacotherapy to surgery.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this webinar you will hear from Dr. Gianna Rodriguez, clinical Professor from Michigan US. She is the Director of the Spinal Cory Injury (SCI) Program in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) at Michigan Medicine in the US.
key:global.content-type: Article
As life expectancy increases, there is a growing population of ageing individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Aging exacerbates many of the challenges faced by SCI patients, particularly when it comes to bladder and bowel management.
key:global.content-type: Article
A cost-effectiveness analysis of Navina Smart on adult patients affected by neurogenic bowel dysfunction.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
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Short films which answer common questions asked by people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) about bladder dysfunction. These films are aimed at people with MS and uses language and explanations that you may find particularly useful when having discussions with someone who has MS or cares for someone with MS.
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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.
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Help your patients with recurrent UTIs. This tool provides personalised guidance for UTI prevention and management, tailored to catheter users. Developed in collaboration with nurses from around the world and based on the latest guidelines
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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.
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For those who rely on intermittent catheterisation, minimising discomfort is a key concern. This short video explores the science behind a smoother catheterisation experience.
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In this informative short video (approx. 5 minutes), Susanne Vahr, a registered nurse and senior researcher with nearly 30 years of experience in urology, dives deep into the complexities of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals undergoing IC that optimise patient care and support.
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This webinar intially took place on 12th November 2020.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
In this article we sum up the key findings and recommendations of a 2023 study by Bauer et al. which explores intermittent catheterisation (IC) by children and adolescents in school settings.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
The traditional view of urine sterility has been challenged by the discovery of the urinary microbiome, meaning a mix of bacteria and microorganisms within the urinary tract. This unique relationship between microbes and humans is still not fully understood but has gained a lot of attention in clinical research in the last decade.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Bev Collins, Clinical nurse lead, Wellspect, explains what Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is, talks through some of the main causes or triggers of this syndrome and what the symptoms of AD are.
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Debbie Green, spinal cord injury specialist lead, SIA, addresses some of the issues facing someone with a spinal injury with their bladder and bowel care.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
In this publication highlight you can read about how to manage bowel dysfunction in individuals with cauda equina syndrome.
In this publication highlight you can read about the identification, assessment, and treatment of urinary incontinence and bowel control issues.
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In this webinar you will hear from Consultant Physiotherapist Julia Herbert talking on pelvic floor dysfunction, the associated symptoms and the management options that are available.
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Prolapse means "to fall out of place". Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the vaginal walls, uterus, or both lose their normal support and fall out of place. Other nearby pelvic organs, such as the bladder or bowel, may be involved and also ‘drop’ from their normal position in the body. Cystocele is the most common type of POP.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this scientific review you will learn more about incomplete emptying causes and treatment.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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).
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Urinary tract infections are complex and occur as a result of interactions between the uropathogen and host and involves several processes as well as many different risk factors. The most common bacteria found to cause UTIs is Escherichia coli (E. coli), about 90 percent of the time. Watch this descriptive stepwise animation for a clear understanding of the sequential process of how a UTI occurs.
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Intermittent catheterisation is the gold standard for bladder management, however there is an increased risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs) compared to natural bladder emptying. To help avoid getting UTI’s there are special catheter requirements to consider, and not all catheters are the same. Watch this short, descriptive animation demonstrating the optimal conditions for gentle and successful catheterisation to avoid complications such as UTIs.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this publication highlight you can read about pediatric constipation causes, impact and management.
key:global.content-type: Article
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 ...
key:global.content-type: Article
In this summary you can read about what a neurogenic bowel is and goals and recommendations for treatment.
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Liam Rice addresses key questions around Bladder and bowel management in MS
key:global.content-type: Article
This is a summary of the published article Long-term efficacy and safety of transanal irrigation in multiple sclerosis by Passananti et al. 2016
key:global.content-type: Webinar
In this webinar you will hear Consultant Urological Surgeon Erik Sagen talk about benign prostatic enlargement, which symptoms this may cause and available treatments.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
Recently published studies summarized in an easy way to help you stay on top of the latest research in bowel care.
key:global.content-type: Article
This article explores strategies that can help address challenges faced by men who are in the initial stages of learning to use intermittent catheterisation.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
Transanal irrigation's influence on gut microbiota could have a positive effect on the immune system and contribute to reduced UTIs, as per this clinical study by Futura et. al.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
Take part of clinical data on transanal irrigation as a mean to manage neurogenic bowel in the pediatric population with Spina Bifida
key:global.content-type: Article
In this webinar you will hear from Dr. Rebecca Haddad who is a physician specialising in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on geriatrics at Sorbonne Université in Paris, France. Her clinical, research, and teaching work is dedicated to the care of people ageing with disabilities, with a particular focus on bladder ageing.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this webinar you will hear from Dr. Gianluca Sampogna, a urologic surgeon working at the Spinal Unit, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, a referral centre for bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues in spinal cord injured population. He is the Head of the Sexual Health Program which offers many solutions from sexual counselling to rehabilitation, from pharmacotherapy to surgery.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this webinar you will hear from Dr. Gianna Rodriguez, clinical Professor from Michigan US. She is the Director of the Spinal Cory Injury (SCI) Program in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) at Michigan Medicine in the US.
key:global.content-type: Article
As life expectancy increases, there is a growing population of ageing individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Aging exacerbates many of the challenges faced by SCI patients, particularly when it comes to bladder and bowel management.
key:global.content-type: Article
A cost-effectiveness analysis of Navina Smart on adult patients affected by neurogenic bowel dysfunction.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of individuals undergoing IC that optimise patient care and support.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
In this article we sum up the key findings and recommendations of a 2023 study by Bauer et al. which explores intermittent catheterisation (IC) by children and adolescents in school settings.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
Keeping up-to-date and determining the veracity of scientific articles and clinical studies can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a checklist to help you.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
The traditional view of urine sterility has been challenged by the discovery of the urinary microbiome, meaning a mix of bacteria and microorganisms within the urinary tract. This unique relationship between microbes and humans is still not fully understood but has gained a lot of attention in clinical research in the last decade.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Bev Collins, Clinical nurse lead, Wellspect, explains what Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) is, talks through some of the main causes or triggers of this syndrome and what the symptoms of AD are.
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Debbie Green, spinal cord injury specialist lead, SIA, addresses some of the issues facing someone with a spinal injury with their bladder and bowel care.
key:global.content-type: Publication Highlight
In this publication highlight you can read about how to manage bowel dysfunction in individuals with cauda equina syndrome.
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
Jessica Aparo, Pelvic Floor Specialist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, talks about supporting a patient in the first few weeks after starting therapy.
key:global.content-type: Video
In this webinar you will hear from Consultant Physiotherapist Julia Herbert talking on pelvic floor dysfunction, the associated symptoms and the management options that are available.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this scientific review you will learn more about incomplete emptying causes and treatment.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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).
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Constipation and faecal incontinence are bothersome symptoms of bowel dysfunction, often more common than talked about. Management of these symptoms is complex and conservative methods do not always improve them.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Jessica Aparo, Pelvic Floor Specialist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, talks about the assessment of patients being considered for Transanal Irrigation.
key:global.content-type: Article
In this publication highlight you can read about pediatric constipation causes, impact and management.
key:global.content-type: Article
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 ...
key:global.content-type: Article
In this summary you can read about what a neurogenic bowel is and goals and recommendations for treatment.
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Liam Rice addresses key questions around Bladder and bowel management in MS
key:global.content-type: Article
This is a summary of the published article Long-term efficacy and safety of transanal irrigation in multiple sclerosis by Passananti et al. 2016
key:global.content-type: Webinar
Safety is always important and that includes insight on what may happen when you perform transanal irrigation (TAI). Bowel perforation is a severe but rare risk with TAI that is important to be aware of. Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a ...
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.
key:global.content-type: Article
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.