What is a Continence Assessment?
Nursing continence assessment is a specialised evaluation performed by healthcare professionals to understand and address issues related to bladder and bowel control. This process is crucial for ensuring participants maintain their comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Why It Matters:
Nursing continence assessment is essential for identifying the root causes of continence issues and developing effective treatment plans. Addressing these issues proactively can improve a participant’s comfort, prevent complications, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Why Choose Us?
🌟 Personalised Care: Our experienced nurses provide tailored assessments to meet your unique needs.
🌟 Comprehensive Evaluation: We assess bladder function, bowel health, and overall quality of life to create a holistic care plan.
🌟 Expert Guidance: Receive professional advice on treatment options, management strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
🌟 Confidential & Respectful: Your privacy and dignity are our top priorities. We offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
🌟 Follow-Up Support: We don’t just assess; we support you through every step of your continence care journey.
What It Involves:
- Participant History: The assessment begins with a detailed review of the participant’s medical history, including any past or current issues with urinary or bowel control, lifestyle factors, and previous treatments.
- Symptom Evaluation: Healthcare professionals will inquire about symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, incontinence (leakage), or bowel irregularities. They also assess the impact these symptoms have on daily living and overall well-being.
- Physical Examination: A physical examination may be conducted to check for any anatomical or physiological issues that could be contributing to continence problems.
- Diagnostic Testing: Depending on the initial findings, further tests such as bladder diaries, urine tests, or imaging studies might be recommended to get a clearer picture of the participant’s condition.
- Personalised Plan: Based on the assessment, a personalised care plan is developed. This may include recommendations for continent aids, lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises, medications, or referrals to specialists if needed.
What to Expect:
To help you prepare for your continence assessment, we recommend taking a few steps beforehand.
Before your home visit, please complete a bowel and bladder diary for at least 3 days. This will give our clinical nurse specialist valuable insight into your condition and make it easier for you to record your recent toileting habits. Additionally, compiling a list of your health conditions, medications, and any other relevant medical history will be beneficial for your continence nurse.
What Happens After Your Assessment?
Once we identify the cause of your incontinence, we’ll create a tailored bladder or bowel management plan. This plan may include toilet training, product recommendations, recurring care services, and check-in appointments to help you manage your incontinence effectively.
We’ll also prepare a comprehensive report summarizing your assessment results, care plan details, and any product price quotes. This report will keep your family, support team, health professionals, and NDIS planners informed about your care needs, such as ongoing urinary catheter management.
For parents or guardians of children with incontinence, Cure Care Australia can help ensure they receive the necessary support at school and extracurricular activities. We can provide care plan copies for you to share with support workers, teachers, and other professionals to keep them informed about your child’s needs.
NDIS Funding Support
When developing your management care plan, we will determine whether or not you require any continence products to effectively manage your condition. Once your nurse has completed your continence assessment, NDIS funding support may be available to help you access the products you need.
To check whether you are eligible to receive funding from the NDIS for your incontinence products, the NDIS will consult the reports your continence nurse completed after assessing you. If your incontinence is ongoing and directly linked to your disability, NDIS funding may also be available for the continence assessment itself.
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Don’t let continence issues hold you back. Our expert nursing team is here to help you regain control and improve your quality of life. Contact us today!
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