What is an ostomy? When the urinary or digestive system is not working properly, a surgeon can create an opening in the abdomen. This allows bodily waste to be rerouted from its usual path because of malfunctioning parts of the urinary or digestive system. An ostomy can be temporary or permanent. The surgery itself is … Read more
Occupational therapy’s role in toileting When I tell others that occupational therapy’s role includes bowel, bladder and ostomy management, I often hear from other healthcare professionals, “I didn’t know OT’s did that!” The occupational therapy profession, like other healthcare disciplines, have evolved and changed over the years. While most people are aware that occupational therapists … Read more