Bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Normal bladder function

How does Spina Bifida affect the bladder and urination

Reasons and effects of lack of bladder continence management

Exploring reasons for lack of continence management in Spina Bifida

Physical effects of incontinence (immediate and long term)

Psychological effects of incontinence

Social effects of incontinence

Bladder management for continence in Spina Bifida

Outcomes of a well managed neurogenic bladder due to Spina Bifida

Policy barriers to continence management in Spina Bifida

Insurance policies - restrictions, supply caps, out of pocket spending

Health care delivery policies - availability of multidisciplinary clinics, organisation of transitional care

Policies in education and labour sector - support for inclusion in scheduling bladder/bowel care amongst other school/ work activities; guiding availability of accessible bathrooms

Policies on guidelines- which are considered to be standard practice however offer what is not accessible to most in the Spina Bifida community

How to support bladder continence management in policy making

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