Neurogenic Bowel Care: Patient Video
January 10, 2025
Neurogenic Bowel Care – for persons with spinal cord injury and their family or carers
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction after Spinal Cord Injury can be difficult to manage for patients, their families and care providers. Effective neurogenic bowel care can improve the quality of life for people with SCI by reducing discomfort and preventing complications.
This video will help those affected by Spinal Cord Injury to manage their neurogenic bowel care.
Neurogenic Bowel Care: Patient Video
Paula Keane, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) at the NRH and educator on Neurogenic Bowel Care nationally, was awarded the MASCIP Paul Kennedy Bursary to assist in the development of a patient focused neurogenic bowel video.
Clinical expertise was provided by Dr Éimear Smith, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine (specialist in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and Rehabilitation), Mater Misericordiae and National Rehabilitation University Hospitals, Dublin.
The NRH Foundation also part-funded the project, which is greatly appreciated.
Training for Healthcare Professionals
Monthly Training courses in Neurogenic Bowel care are run by the Academic Department in the NRH to train registered nurses in the hospital and nationally. These can be attended online or in person. Bookings can be made on the NRH website or contact Paula Keane or Sarah Hall for further information.
For further information, please contact academicdept@nrh.ie
