Abstract

This best practice guideline (BPG) focuses on bladder and bowel management in adults (aged 18 years and older). In particular, this BPG provides evidence-based recommendations for effective strategies to support adults who live with urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and/or constipation that will improve quality of care and lead to positive health outcomes.

For more information including supplementary documents and translated versions visit: https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/proactive-approach-bladder-and-bowel-management-adults

Author Details

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario is the professional body representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Best Practice Guideline

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Clinical Practice Guideline(s)

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Bladder Health, Bowel Health, Continence, Constipation, Fecal Incontinence

Identifier Type

ISBN

Publisher

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

External Evaluation: Organization-based Material

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2021

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