The Bladder & Bowel UK
Lunchtime Learning

Constipation and soiling (Level two) – training for all professionals that work with children

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Chronic constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders experienced by children, with a pooled prevalence of over 9%. However, it is not always well recognised and is often associated with soiling. Families often delay seeking help due to a lack of understanding of the symptoms, embarrassment and concern about negative reactions from healthcare professionals.

Bladder & Bowel UK are delighted to be partnering with Qufora to deliver two lunchtime learning sessions for healthcare professionals who work with children and teenagers. The level one session will provide a basis for understanding the causes, impact and first line treatments. The level two session aims to extend knowledge and will include care for children with intractable constipation.

This Bladder & Bowel UK lunchtime learning session will build on the information provided in the level one session. Healthcare professionals who are new to the care of children with constipation are advised to undertake the level one session before this session.

Objectives

Following this Bladder & Bowel UK lunchtime learning, delivered in partnership with Qufora, delegates should:

• Understand the laxative options available to treat constipation and the usual doses in children and teenagers
• Be aware of intractable constipation and its management
• Understand the role of investigations in constipation and when these should be considered
• Have knowledge of alternative interventions, including rectal options
• Be able to support children, teenagers and their families to adhere to treatment programmes

Any healthcare professional involved in the care of children in the community, including but not limited to school nurses, health visitors, community nurses, learning disability nurses, allied healthcare professionals, community paediatricians, GPs, practice nurses, nursery nurses and support workers, etc. 

All training is delivered via Zoom.

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