Encourage An Individual To Manage Their Own Continence Essay

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Outcome 2 Be able to support individuals to manage their own continence 1 Encourage an individual to express preferences and concerns about continence needs When a service user is moving in our care home and they have continence needs, they are seen by a health professional with specialist knowledge of continence issues as part of our overall needs assessment. In their care plan should explain how their needs should be met. I have to communicate using the individual’s preferred spoken language, the use of signs, symbols, pictures, writing, objects of reference, communication passports; other non-verbal forms of communication; human and technological aids to communication and make that nothing has change in their preferences about their…show more content…
The treatment offered will depend on the type of incontinence they have and the severity of their symptoms. Incontinence may affect service users of any age, both male and female, and there are many possible causes. Incontinence can have a major impact on the service user's lifestyle, affecting physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Lifestyle factors affecting continence may include: I have to make sure their diet includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals. Drinking appropriate amounts and types of fluid. It is important to drink enough fluid. It is important to review and modify their existing medication. For some service users, incontinence cannot be treated and management with continence products is needed to achieve social continence. I have to do an appropriate assessment, this is the key to effective management with continence products. The type and severity of the incontinence need to be taken into consideration as well as personal requirements such as the service user's age, gender, mobility, cognitive function and attitude to the incontinence. A continence nurse advisor can assist with the assessment and selection. Considerations include the type and severity of the incontinence, the person's mobility and lifestyle, product disposal or washing requirements, and cost and availability of the
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