Bowel Care in the Long-Term Care Setting
In this article we cover the topic of bowel care in the long-term care setting, with a particular focus on [...]
Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.1 [...]
How Healthcare Facilities Can Save Money with an Improved Bowel Care Program
Bowel dysfunctions, such as constipation and bowel incontinence, can be physically, psychologically, and socially debilitating conditions for patients both in [...]
Pressure Injuries in the Elderly
Pressure injuries (PI), commonly known as ‘bed sores’, affect up to 3 million people in the United States1 each year [...]
Correlation between Fecal Incontinence and Pressure Injury
Fecal incontinence affects all spans of life including children, men, and women of all ages, however, it is most prevalently [...]
Bowel Issues Related to Cancer Treatments
Bowel Issues Related to Cancer Treatments Bowel issues such as constipation are very prevalent in cancer patients due to the [...]
Cerumen Impaction in the Elderly
Cerumen Impaction in the Elderly: Risk Factors, Management & Treatment In the United States, cerumen accumulation leads to 12 million [...]
Hearing Aids and Earwax Impaction
Impacted earwax is present in 1 in 10 children, 1 in 20 adults, and more than one-third of the geriatric [...]
End-of-Life Bowel Care
Patients in palliative care experience a myriad of complex physical and emotional issues, but there is one which is often [...]
Earwax Impaction in the Elderly: Symptoms & Causes
Earwax, although it seems annoying and unnecessary, serves an important function: it protects ears with both lubricating and antibacterial properties. [...]