Neurogenic Bladder Management: Factors for Success

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the second episode of series 3 – SCI Care: What really matters. Susie Charlifue introduces this episode with Tracey Tattam, a Nurse Educator at the Spinal Injuries Unit Queensland, Australia; Veronika Geng, Head of the Advisory Centre for Nutrition and Digestion for Spinal Cord Injured People in Lobbachand, Germany and Rachel Skews a Urology Nurse Practitioner, North Bristol NHS Trust as they share their wealth of knowledge on Neurogenic Bladder Management. In this episode, our panel discuss the importance of education for people with spinal cord injury, their family members, and importantly, the clinicians who manage their bladder needs. We learn about the various types of neurogenic bladder, the various management options available to people.  The importance of having a bladder management schedule that fits best with the person's life and lifestyle approaches to complication prevention and several tips for successful bladder management and hygiene. The importance of maintaining a fluid balance was emphasized. And it'll be varying depending on the bladder emptying technique.Some people may need more fluids, some less, but monitoring is essential. We've also gained some information regarding bladder cancer in this very unique population. And we know that this warrants attention. All panellists agree on the critical importance of patient choice throughout the process of choosing bladder management programs, working as a team with the person who has the spinal cord injury is the approach that clinicians must embrace.Ultimately,  it is that person's independence, quality of life and ability to engage in activities that are the goals. Contact us directly with any questions or comments at [email protected]. You can also join the conversation on social media @ISCoSMeetings and @WellspectHC. And we hope to see many of you in person at the ISCoS 61st Annual Scientific Meeting this September in Vancouver.If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice. This show is brought to you by ISCoS - you can follow us on Twitter @iscosmeetings, produced and directed by Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub @heathershub*The opinions of our host and guests are their own.The opinions of our host and guests are their own; ISCoS does not endorse any individual viewpoints, given products or companies. You can follow us on Twitter and LinkedInContact us directly with any questions or comments at [email protected]