Continence & Stoma Care - Castle Avenue, Winchester - Tuesday 8th April 2025 - 9.30am

Continence & Stoma Care

Castle Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8UJ

Tuesday 8th April 2025

9.30am to 4.30pm

This one-day course, participants will delve into the intricate world of continence assessment and care. We’ll be identifying crucial national and local guidelines and policies, exploring the structures and functions related to waste elimination - both urinary and gastrointestinal. Proactive measures for promoting continence will be discussed, along with an in-depth understanding of the various types and causes of incontinence.

Participants will also tackle practical challenges associated with maintaining continence, including interventions like catheters and stomas, as well as skin integrity management. A comprehensive plan for continence care will be outlined. Additionally, we’ll cover the diverse stoma types and configurations, delve into colorectal and urological surgical procedures leading to stoma formation, and provide essential pre- and post-operative nursing considerations. Lastly, we’ll address the psychological, emotional, and lifestyle aspects experienced by stoma patients, offering practical tips for effective management.

Key Messages

Demonstrate how to use continence related appliances and aids e.g. sheaths, stoma bags, catheter bags

Describe why it is important to follow a support plan, and the actions to take including referral

Discuss the effects on quality of life, privacy and dignity for the individual.

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Price: £60.00 per person