INTRANET

Specialist Services

Continence Assessment

What is continence assessment?

The thorough assessment of bladder and bowel function, including: lifestyle, functional ability, and medication. 

Who may this benefit?

Anyone experiencing difficulty with bladder or bowel function.  

How is this achieved?

Observation of routine, use of bladder scanning, urinalysis and microbiology of urine.

The whole team is involved in various aspects of assessment including: mobility, spasticity, pain and cognition.