Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Care: A Guide for Nurses, OTs, and PTs In the evolving landscape of healthcare, wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care stands out as a field where teamwork isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. As patient needs become more complex, involving conditions like pressure injuries, ostomy management, and incontinence, the … Read more
What is a J-Pouch? A J-pouch as it’s commonly referred to is an ileal pouch anal anastomosis. This is a type of surgery that is typically done for individuals with Ulcerative Colitis. What the surgeon does is remove the patient’s colon and creates an internal pouch in the shape of a J (hence J-pouch). This … Read more
What is neurogenic bowel? Loss of control of the bowels is referred to as fecal incontinence. There are many causes of fecal incontinence but one reason is when there is damage or an injury to the neurological system. Neurogenic bowel is the term used when there is a loss of control of the bowel as … 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