Continence and Contispation

This algorithm looks at a multidisciplinary approach to management of Urinary incontinence in community or long term care. It addresses presenting symptoms, clinical assessments, Presumed Etiology, Treatment/ Management and evaluation. This one page tool an be used for lamination and posted.

Reference:

The Canadian Continence Foundation.2001 Initial UI Management algorithm women, men and frail elderly. Incontinence Toolkit, Date Retrieved:Sept. 5, 2018 http://www.canadiancontinence.ca/images/chart-initial-management-of-ui.gif

This resource explains pelvic muscle exercises, how they may help incontinence, and how to properly perform them.

Reference:

Retrieved June 22, 2018 from http://www.canadiancontinence.ca/pdfs/pelvicmuscleexercises.pdf

This comprehensive website from the Canadian Continence Foundation is an excellent source of resources on both urinary and fecal incontinence.  They have general information, pamphlets and videos. Sections of the website include: Bladder Health; Diagnosis and Treatment; The Men’s Room; Fecal Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Health Care Professional resources, etc.

Reference:

The Canadian Continence Foundation. 2018.  The Canadian Continence Foundation Website. Accessed Mar. 18, 2018. http://www.canadiancontinence.ca

This definitive report on incontinence was commissioned by the Canadian Continence Foundation. It provides an overview of both urinary and fecal incontinence in Canada. There are statistics and cost estimates on the burden of incontinence, as well as advocacy recommendations. A discussion on treatments for urinary incontinence is included.

Reference: The Canadian Continence Foundation. 2014. Incontinence: The Canadian Perspective. Accessed Mar. 18, 2018. http://www.canadiancontinence.ca/pdfs/en-incontinence-a-canadian-perspec...

This help sheet created by Alzheimer’s Australia provides a summary explaining incontinence and some of the reasons it may occur in people with dementia. It gives suggestions for managing incontinence.

Reference: Alzheimer’s Austrailia (2012). Caring For Someone With Dementia- Continence Retrieved April 27,2017 from https://www.fightdementia.org.au/files/helpsheets/Helpsheet-CaringForSom...

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