Introduction
In this module you will explore aspects of bladder and bowel rehabilitation after stroke and the impact of difficulties in these areas on the individual. Further resources on this topic can be found below.
The answers to all the test questions are contained within the module. This information may be provided in the quizzes and other interactives or the ‘Additional Information’ boxes within some of the pages.
Before you start working through this module you may find it useful to work through STARs Core Competency 15 first to refresh your core knowledge and understanding of bladder and bowel rehabilitation
Further Resources
- Arkan G, Beser A, Ozturk V. (2018) Experiences Related to Urinary Incontinence of Stroke Patients: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 50(1), 42-47
- CHSS: Continence problems after stroke [PDF, 59KB]
- Faecal Incontinence in Adults: QS54 (Feb 2014)
- Harari D et al.(2003). New-Onset Fecal Incontinence After Stroke Prevalence, Natural History, Risk Factors, and Impact. Stroke, 34(1),144-150
- John et al. (2018). Urinary Incontinence and Indwelling Urinary Catheters as Predictors of Death after New-Onset Stroke: A Report of the South London Stroke Register. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 27(1), 118–124
- Kohler M, Mayer H, Kesselring J, Saxer S. (2018)(Can). Not talk about it – Urinary incontinence from the point of view of stroke survivors: a qualitative study. Scand J Caring Sci, 32(1) 371–379
- Nice Faecal Incontinence Pathway Overview (2013)
- Nice Guidelines on Urinary Incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management: NG 123 (Apr 2019)
- Patel M, Coshall C, Rudd A, Wolfe C. (2001) Natural history and effects on 2-year outcomes of urinary incontinence after stroke. Stroke 32 (1), 122-127
- Pilcher, Maria; MacArthur, Juliet. Patient experiences of bladder problems following stroke (2012). Nursing Standard 26 (36), 39-46
- Royal College of Physicians (2016): National clinical guidelines for stroke
- RCP_NatClinGuidStroke_2016_Continence section [PDF]
- Slark J & Stewart L 2017. Advances in nursing assessment and management of urinary incontinence for stroke survivors. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Vol. 13, No. Sup5
- Thomas LH, Coupe J, Cross LD, Tan AL, Watkins CL. Interventions for treating urinary incontinence after stroke in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004462. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004462.pub4.
- Urinary incontinence in women: QS77 (Jan 2015)
Introduction and Module Overview
The most common bladder and bowel issues associated with stroke are illustrated in this module. However identifying and successfully managing...
Assessment and Intervention
Introduction Assessment is key to both the quality and the outcomes of care. It is essential to understand the person’s...
Case 1: Robert Smith
Scenario Mr Robert Smith is a 73 year old gentleman. He is admitted to your ward with a profound right...
Case 2: Edith McLeod
Background Edith is an 83 year old lady who prior to her stroke led an active life. She chaired various...
Case 3: John Spout
Mr John Spout is a 70 year old man. He was a school teacher, married with two daughters. He was...
Case 4: Annie Johnson
Annie Johnson is 51 years of age She lives with her husband and dog in a two storey home in...
Conclusion
Having worked through this module you will have learned: The effects that a stroke may have on a person’s bladder...
Module test
This is the module test for ‘Bladder and bowel rehabilitation following stroke’. It is strongly recommended that you work though...
Page last reviewed: 07 Feb 2022
