On completion of this module you will:
- Understand the effects of stroke on a person’s bladder and bowel function
- Know how to assess bladder function and identify different types of post- stroke bladder dysfunction
- Know how to assess bowel function and identify types and causes of post-stroke difficulties
- Know how to develop and implement evidence-based bladder and bowel rehabilitation plans
The patient scenarios / cases will cover the following 4 main bladder and bowel issues following stroke:
- Urgency urinary incontinence
- Urinary retention
- Faecal impaction with overflow diarrhoea
- Functional incontinence
Page last reviewed: 31 Jan 2022
