Podcasts

Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare spinal condition that can have a devastating effect on bladder, bowel and sexual function. In this epiosde, Karen talks to Michelle Hogan-Tricks about this spinal emergency and how health care professionals can ensure the condition is recognised and appropriately treated.

Links mentioned in this episode:
NICE red flags for Cauda Equina Syndrome - https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/sciatica-lumbar-radiculopathy/diagnosis/red-flag-symptoms-signs

Cauda Equina Spinal Cord Injury support group - https://www.cesci.org/

In an ever changing NHS it can sometimes be hard to see the wood for the trees when it comes to change. With the introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICS’s) change is not only coming but has arrived. Join Paul and his guest, Charlotte Shepherd as they talk you through what an ICS is and the changes that they will bring with them.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Information on Integrated Care Services - https://www.england.nhs.uk/integratedcare/
Coloplast Professional website - coloplastprofessional.co.uk
Email Paul - cprofesionalUK@coloplast.com

In previous episodes we have disucssed the fear of ISC and the psychological impact it can have on individuals. In this epiosde Karen is joined by health psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen to explore the psychology of ISC in more depth.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Coloplast Professional has a range of resources to support teaching ISC. There is more information on our website here - https://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/Bladder-Management/training/boost-your-knowledge

You can find out more about Dr Sula Windgassen and her practice here - https://www.healthpsychologist.co.uk

Join Paul as he once again talks to Natasha Rolls, clinical lead at the Bristol Royal Infirmary, on long term stomal complications. 

They ask the question, is standardised follow up for ostomates needed? 
And how do we encourage both ostomates and nurses to seek advice when needed?

Join Paul as he introduces the newest member of the Coloplast Professional team, Hannah Paterson.

Hannah explains her journey from being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, stoma surgery and pouch formation to working in stoma care.

In this personal and intimate discussion Hannah discusses her fear of leakage, how her baseplate needs changing over time and how she literally got back on her horse.

Join Paul as he goes through some of his favourite clips taken from episodes from the first year of the podcast.

Hear from Maddie White, Terri Porrett, Ben Wakefield and Natasha Rolls.

For more information visit www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk

Got a suggestion for a future episode of the podcast, let us know at cprofessionaluk@coloplast.com

Many clinicians appreciate the value of specialist practice, but it remains poorly understood by some. In this episode, Karen and Paul speak to Professor Alison Leary about how to demonstrate the value of specialist nursing and the benefit that it brings.

You can find out more about the Apollo Nursing Resource here.

Information on the NHS Job Evaluation job matching service that is discussed here.

In this episode Paul is joined by Maddie White former chair of the ASCN and clinical lead at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Join them as they take an in depth look at how the needs of ostomates changes over time and what we can do has stoma care nurse specialists can do to support them.

Links mentioned in this episode:
www.ascn.com
https://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/globalassets/hcp/pdf-file/stoma-qol-uk.pdf https://www.coloplastprofessional.co.uk/contentassets/eca1b368a7474560960ddb028c1b26f7/cpoc_rio_body-assessment-guide_pad_hcp_a4_sept-2021_cl827n_editable.pdf

Gaining comptency in teaching ISC takes time and confidence. In this episode, Paul talks to Karen about her tips for teaching ISC and increasing confidence in yourself and those you're teaching.

In this episode Paul is joined by Professor Craig White to discuss some of the challenging topics relating to stoma care. Paul and Professor Craig focus on sexual function and sexuality and how these conversation can be broached.

Professor White is a clinical psychologist and has worked in and around the NHS for 30 years.

This is part 1 of a 3 part discussion.

Join Paul as he continues his conversation with Professor Craig White about some of the challenging topics relating to stoma care.

This time, Professor White discusses how specialist nurses and healthcare professionals can be more aware of how to help patients through reflecting on their own experiences.
 
This is part 2 of a 3 part discussion.

Join Paul as he continues his conversation with Professor Craig White about some of the challenging topics relating to stoma care.

This time, Professor White picks up on the theme that's run throughout the conversation, about being curious.
 
This is part 3 of a 3 part discussion.

Neurogenic bowel dysfunction is an important area of care but often overlooked. If not considered properly, it can lead to a serious impact on health and quality of life and even death for some. In this episode Karen speaks to Jen Lodge about assessment and treatment for those with neurogenic bowel dysfunction. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Patient_Safety_Alert_-_safer_care_for_patients_at_risk_of_AD.pdf

https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20191028121355/

https://improvement.nhs.uk/resources/resources-to-support-safer-bowel-care-for-patients-at-risk-of-autonomic-dysreflexia/

Formularies are designed to support good prescribing that matches local need. In this episode, Karen speaks to Rachel Ainsworth and Angela Crossland about how forumlaries are developed, their impact on care and how healthcare professionals can get invovled in their development.

For more information on formularies and prescribing click here.

The pandemic has brought many challenges to specialist nurses, including the need to maintain educational requirements and professional development. In this episode, Karen and Paul discuss the challenges with Dr Terri Porrett as well as the acceleration of digital solutions. We explore how reflection can support both professional and personal wellbeing as well as the future of nurse education. 

Starting any new job or role within nursing can be a daunting experience and making the leap to a specialist nurse post is no different. This transition period from where a nurse can go from being an expert to an experienced novice can give a feeling of excitement and trepidation at the same time. In this episode, Paul will be joined by Maddie White, former chair of the ASCN and clinical lead at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, to share some of her insights into making the transition to becoming a stoma care nurse specialist.

Many people are concerned about getting a UTI when they regularly perform ISC and research shows that 40% of ISC users feel UTIs are a daily concern. On average, someone performing ISC will have 2.7 UTIs a year.

In this episode, Karen speaks to Sarah Hillery, lead nurse and urology ANP, about the impact of recurrent UTIs and how we can approach this challenge clinically. 

As nurses, we are familiar and comfortable with the concept of self-catheterisation but what it is like for people who are taught ISC? Karen speaks to Jason Gunn who has used ISC for a number of years. Jason tells us his story and gives an honest insight into his experience and how ISC can be introduced and individuals supported appropriately.

In this episode Paul talks to Natasha Rolls about the validated tools that are available for ostomy care and how they can be used in clinical practice to improve care.

We are all aware of NICE guidelines but what impact do they have on practice? In this episode Karen discusses the purpose of NICE with Rachel Ainsworth and Michelle Hogan-Tricks. They explore the different types of guidelines they produce and talk about how they can have a positive impact on practice and patient treatment.

Many clinicians appreciate the value of specialist practice, but it remains poorly understood by some. In this episode, Karen and Paul speak to Professor Alison Leary about how to demonstrate the value of specialist nursing and the benefit that it brings.

You can find out more about the Apollo Nursing Resource here.

Information on the NHS Job Evaluation job matching service that is discussed here.