Clark, C; Haslam, C; Malde, S; Panicker, JN (2021) ‘Urinary catheter management: what neurologists need to know’ Practical Neurology 21:504-514

Neurological conditions can cause a range of urinary symptoms and many patients struggle to effectively manage their symptoms. This comprehensive article gives an overview of the different methods of catheterisation including advice on how to improve adherence to an ISC routine.

Dowden, A (2021) ‘The impact of chronic constipation in adults’ Prescriber 32(11-12):25-28

Following on from our previous look at the Cost of Constipation report, this article shares a number of treatment options for chronic constipation. It highlights those with NICE guidance, including Peristeen, and how they can improve outcomes for patients.

Gilbert, BM.; O'Keefe, L; Baker, N (2021) ‘Antibiotic stewardship for urinary tract infection: A program evaluation’ Geriatric Nursing. 000(2021):1-3

There has been much focus on appropriate prescribing on antibiotics in recent years.  This article, from America, explores antibiotic stewardship in a care home setting and how it can highlight where improvements in prescribing can be made. It offers some thoughts that we could apply to the community setting in the UK and Ireland.