Initiative to improve detection of faecal incontinence in primary care: The GIFT Project
| Autor: | Yolanda Ribas, Meritxell Coll, Marta Torné, Concepció Jiménez, Ines Modolell, Montserrat Chicote, Avelina Espina |
|---|---|
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
Male
medicine.medical_specialty Health Personnel Population Primary care 030230 surgery Anal continence 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life (healthcare) Nursing Risk Factors Multidisciplinary approach Intervention (counseling) Prevalence Humans Mass Screening Medicine education Aged education.field_of_study Primary Health Care Health professionals business.industry Mean age Family medicine Quality of Life Female 030211 gastroenterology & hepatology Family Practice business Fecal Incontinence |
| Zdroj: | Family Practice. 34:175-179 |
| ISSN: | 1460-2229 0263-2136 |
| Popis: | Background Faecal incontinence (FI) is a distressing condition with a significant impact on quality of life. The true prevalence of FI is unknown but probably underestimated. Identifying patients affected is of key importance because a significant proportion may improve with conservative treatments, and there are a number of other treatments available. Objectives The aim of our project was to improve detection of FI in our primary care setting. Methods A multidisciplinary working group was created in order to raise awareness and educate health professionals about FI. We designed a simple protocol and organized educational meetings at 7 primary care centres. The usual diagnostic computer-based tools used by nurses were modified, so that FI was systematically asked about. A proactive attitude among doctors and midwives regarding FI was recommended for high-risk patient groups. Results The project was implemented in October 2014. Before the intervention, only 250 ( |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
| Externí odkaz: |
|