Pressure Injuries in the Elderly
Pressure injuries (PI), commonly known as ‘bed sores’, affect up to 3 million people in the United States1 each year [...]
Fecal Incontinence and Constipation After Stroke
Constipation and fecal incontinence affect patients at all ages and stages of life, but for those who have suffered a [...]
Brain Injury and Bowel Care
A brain injury can be defined as any injury to the brain that ultimately affects the functionality of the brain, [...]
It’s Time to THRIVE: ENEMEEZ® Giveaway Time!
ENEMEEZ®, a product of Quest Products LLC, is hosting a nationwide giveaway in celebration of National Disabilities Independence Day. Encourage [...]
Bowel Care and Pediatric Patients
Mild constipation is fairly common in children, but research has shown a trend towards more chronic incidence of this condition [...]
Pressure Injuries in Mobility Impaired
Previous research showed that the incidence of pressure injuries (PI) in patients increased by 80% between 1995-20081. Because of the [...]
End-of-Life Bowel Care
Patients in palliative care experience a myriad of complex physical and emotional issues, but there is one that is often [...]
Save Money at Your Facility by Improving Your Bowel Care Program
Constipation is a psychologically and socially debilitating condition. In the long-term care setting, in particular amongst patients 65 and over, [...]
Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and Pressure Injuries in the Mobility-Impaired
The risk of skin conditions such as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) and pressure injuries increases significantly for mobility-impaired patients. Patients [...]
Correlation Between an Ineffective Bowel Care Program and Skin Breakdown
Skin plays an important role in overall health and wellness, particularly for people with limited mobility and/or spinal cord [...]