Article topics: Continence, Faecal incontinence Embarrassment & shame Barrel management programme
Karen Irwin discusses the sensitive management of faecal incontinence.
Karen Irwin BA(Hons), RGN, DN is Project Manager - Continence at Community Healthcare, Bolton NHS Trust. Author is currently seconded to Wigan and Bolton Health Authority, Lancs.
Article accepted for publication December 2000.