Mosiello G, Safder S, Marshall D, Rolle U, Benninga MA. Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Children and Adolescents. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(8):1669. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10081669

This comprehensive article is a follow up to best practice guidelines produced in 2017. The review provides a helpful overview of the most common causes of neurogenic bowel dysfunction in children and best practice in assessment and treatment programmes.

Davis, N. J., Parker, V. G., Lanham, J., Love, C. R., & Christy, M. R. (2021). Burdens and educational needs of informal caregivers of older adults with urinary incontinence: An internet-based study. Rehabilitation Nursing, 46(3), 172–178. doi: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000317

June sees both World Continence Week and Carers Week. It seemed fitting to share this article that explores the needs of informal carers in supporting relatives with urinary incontinence. Whilst the burden of incontinence on carers has been long understood, this survey highlights that the challenges remain and carers often do not report the impact that incontinence has on them.

Kennelly, M.J, 1 Miller, C.A (2021) Pulse article: survey of neurogenic bladder management in spinal cord injury patients around the world Spinal Cord Series and Cases 7:16 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-021-00388-4

This article presents a global survey that explored the range of bladder management methods around the world for people with spinal cord injury.  It highlights the variety and discrepancies in care around the world despite global guidelines. Widespread adoption of guidelines is felt to be challenging given a lack of awareness and also the differences in healthcare economies. 

Yates, A (2021) ‘Faecal incontinence: a healthcare taboo’ British Journal of Nursing, 2021, Vol 30, No 4

In another nod to World Continence Week, this article explores the taboo subject of faecal incontinence. It suggests that healthcare professionals are reluctant to discuss this devastating condition with patients, often leading to delays in treatment.