Management of bowel dysfunction: evacuation difficulties

Powell, Marlene BSc(Hons), RGN, Dip Lond (N), FEATC
Rigby, Deborah MSc, RGN, FEATC

Marlene Powell BSc(Hons), RGN, Dip Lond (N), FEATC, and Deborah Rigby MSc, RGN, FEATC, are Continence Nurse Specialists, Bath and West Community NHS Trust, St Martins Hospital, Bath.

Date of acceptance: July 10 2000.

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Nursing Standard 14(47):p 47-54, August 9, 2000.

Summary

Bowel dysfunction affects many people and encompasses a variety of problems. This article examines the different forms of bowel dysfunction and considers the nurse's role in caring for patients with this disorder, including manual evacuation.

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