Development of a decision guide for transanal irrigation in bowel disorders. (2nd September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Emmanuel, Anton; Collins, Brigitte; Henderson, Michelle; Lewis, Lisa; Stackhouse, Kelly
• Is Part Of: Gastrointestinal nursing. Volume 17:Number 7(2019)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 30
• Publication Date: 2019-09-02
• Subjects: Choice of equipment -- Decision guide -- Follow-up -- Pathway -- Teaching; Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Nursing -- Periodicals; 616.330231
• DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2019.17.7.24
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-5248

Abstract

Abstract : Transanal irrigation (TAI), which has emerged as a therapy for patients with bowel dysfunction, can aid emptying of the bowel and help to re-establish control of bowel function by choosing the time and place of evacuation. Because of the ever-growing numbers of TAI systems available, choosing the optimal equipment can be overwhelming. Therefore, a consensus review of best practice from a working party of experts was thought to represent the most appropriate means of arriving at clinically meaningful advice. This led to the production of an article as well as a decision-guide booklet to aid choice of equipment, initiation, patient education, regimen setting and follow-up. These are designed to help healthcare providers initiating TAI to make optimal decisions for each individual patient.