Needs and aims
Why learn about bowel care?
Because the bowel is one of the organs that is affected after SCI no matter what the level of injury is
To stay in control of your bowel and avoid accidents
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To open your bowels regularly, at a time that suits you
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So you don’t spend too long on the toilet every day
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To avoid constipation and
Autonomic Dysreflexia
To keep healthy
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Longer term targets for successful bowel management
| Physical or verbal independence | Being able to adapt your routine back in the community |
| Establishing a reliable routine | Carers educated where appropriate |
| Appropriate equipment and/or adaptations in place |
