Question 1

What happens during a home visit continence assessment?

Accepted Answer

During a home visit continence assessment, a qualified nurse evaluates your bladder and bowel health, discusses your medical history, assesses your daily routine, and recommends personalised management strategies, suitable continence products, and referrals where clinically appropriate.

Question 2

Who can benefit from a home continence assessment in Hawkesbury & Lower Blue Mountains?

Accepted Answer

A home continence assessment is suitable for older adults, people living with disability, individuals recovering from surgery, and anyone experiencing bladder or bowel control concerns who would benefit from personalised nursing support at home.

Question 3

Do nurses recommend continence products during the assessment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nurses assess your individual needs and provide tailored continence product recommendations based on factors such as absorbency, comfort, mobility, skin health, and daily activities. They can also provide clinical justification where required.

Question 4

Is a pelvic floor screening included in a continence assessment?

Accepted Answer

Where clinically appropriate, nurses may conduct a pelvic floor screening to identify potential muscle weakness or dysfunction. If needed, they can recommend referrals to pelvic floor physiotherapists or other healthcare professionals.

Question 5

Can a continence assessment help prevent skin problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nurses provide practical advice on maintaining hygiene, protecting skin integrity, preventing moisture-related skin damage, and reducing the risk of irritation and infections associated with incontinence.

Question 6

Why choose a home visit instead of attending a clinic for a continence assessment?

Accepted Answer

A home visit allows nurses to assess your needs within your everyday environment, making it easier to recommend practical continence management strategies that suit your home setup, lifestyle, and level of independence.

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