In medical science, there is now a growing trend for evidence taken from real world data and patient reported outcome. Patient perception is highly valuable to enhance knowledge in Transanal Irrigation (TAI).
Recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). In fact, UTIs are still among the leading causes of death in people with a neurogenic bladder who experience on average 2 UTI events every year.
Topics: Science Alert, Transanal irrigation (TAI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
There are many conservative options and combinations of methods when it comes to bowel management for people with neurogenic bowel disorder (NBD).
Usually they involve diet, exercise, laxatives, as well as other methods. For some people who have struggled with conservative bowel management, surgery has been the only alternative, but surgery is generally best avoided as there may be a number of complications associated with it.
Topics: Science Alert, Bowel management, Transanal irrigation (TAI)
