Supporting Activities of Daily Living: Continence and Toileting

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29m
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CPD29m of CPD
First Published
Updated05 June 2023
Expires 29 June 2024
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia

Course Overview

Incontinence can have a significant impact on the lives of older individuals, affecting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Discover the keys to understanding incontinence, assisting clients in managing it and providing essential toileting support. Gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care.

Topics
  • What is the difference between continence and incontinence?
  • Types of incontinence
  • Incontinence symptoms
  • How can you help manage incontinence?
  • How can you improve access to the toilet?
  • What toilet equipment and alternatives can assist a client with toileting?
  • How to assist a client using a bedpan
Learning Outcomes
  • Understand what incontinence is.
  • Assist clients to manage incontinence.
  • Provide various toileting support to clients.
Target Audience

Healthcare professionals and care workers who assist with toileting care.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

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Details
CPD time29m
First Published
Updated05 June 2023
Expires
29 June 2024
Recorded InMelbourne, Australia
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Cognitive Impairment
Community Nursing
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