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A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a life-altering event that impacts many domains of an individual's life. Individuals may experience a decreased ability to participate in meaningful activities and a loss of voluntary body functions. The most common symptom following an SCI is loss of voluntary bowel and bladder control. Literature highlights the importance of education on bowel and bladder management following a SCI. However, there is a lack of accessible and comprehensive education on this topic for individuals affected by an SCI. To address this problem, an educational resource was created. The purpose of the educational resource was to help individuals with SCIs improve their understanding of bowel and bladder management to enhance their overall quality of life. This educational resource contains ten topics critical for bowel and bladder management, addressing the specific needs of the spinal cord injury population to support an effective routine.
Publication Date
Spring 4-25-2025
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Spinal cord injury, Bowel and bladder management
Medical Subject Headings
Spinal cord injury, Bowel and bladder management
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Bacino, H. H., King, R., & Holderbaum, L. (2025, April 25). Educational Program for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries Over Bowel and Bladder Management. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/7
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Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 25, 2025.