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Straight To The PointFrom ED to implant – A patient's real life journeyWhat's it like living with Erectile Dysfunction?We know it can be an isolating experience, filled with questions and uncertainty. And so does Andy Barham, who shares his personal, real-life journey with ED. Andy takes us through when he received his initial diagnosis and the emotional impact it had on his life and relationship. The various treatments he explored, and his ultimate decision to get a penile implant.If you've been personally affected by ED, a partner of someone with ED, or just seeking to understand the patient experience, Andy’s story will he...
2025-12-1824 min
Straight To The PointErectile Dysfunction 101: Starting the ConversationWhat really is ED? What causes it? When is it time to talk to someone? We’re tackling the most fundamental questions about erectile dysfunction (ED), with our hosts Clare Akers, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Coloplast & Dr Fabio Castiglione, Consultant Urologist at Kings College Hospital in conversation with expert urologist Professor Asif Muneer, from University College London Hospitals, to break down the essentials. You’ll learn:A clear medical definition of Erectile Dysfunction and how it differs from other common sexual health concerns.The link between ED and major health conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabe...
2025-11-1332 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastUpdate aus der WundversorgungWichtige Mitteilung zum Thema Erstattungsfähigkeit in der Gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (GKV)Derzeit bestehen rechtliche Unsicherheiten über die Erstattungsfähigkeit bestimmter Verbandmittel, was auch die folgenden Coloplast-Produkte betrifft: Biatain® Ag SchaumverbandBiatain® Silicone AgBiatain® Alginate AgBiatain® Ibu SchaumverbandComfeel PurilonColoplast geht aktuell davon aus, dass die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen diese Produkte ab dem 2. Dezember 2024 nicht mehr als erstattungsfähig behandeln und eine Kostenerstattung ablehnen werden. Privat Krankenversicherte sind aktuell davon nicht betroffen. Dennoch empfehlen wir, die Kostenübernahme mit den Privatkassen vorab abzuklären. Coloplast arbeitet vor diesem Hintergrund daran, die GKV-Erstattungsfähigkeit verbindlich feststellen...
2024-11-2804 min
Wound Care ConversationsThe Coloplast 3 Step Approach to Supported Self ManagementIn our fifth episode, Charley and Sam discuss how Supported Self-Management can benefit both patients and clinicians and how implementing the Coloplast 3 Step Approach can support in your daily practice.Making life easier_*This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns.Produced by Vibrant Sound Media
2024-03-2822 min
Stoma and Continence ConversationsWelcome to Coloplast Professional 2024Welcome to this Coloplast Professional podcast on our exciting educational offerings for 2024!Coloplast Professional is delighted to present a sneak peek into our upcoming educational offerings for the year 2024. We are committed to empowering healthcare professionals like you with the knowledge, and skills needed to deliver the highest quality care to your patients. Join us for this informative podcast where we will provide you with an overview of our educational programmes, workshops, and resources tailored to meet the evolving needs of Stoma Care Nurses.Presented by Hannah PatersonProduced by Vibrant Sound Media...
2024-02-2123 minWound Care ConversationsWound Care Conversations Is Coming Soon!A brand new podcast from Coloplast Professional, Wound Care Conversations is coming soon.Follow the podcast and get every episode as soon as they're released, straight to your podcast app.On Wound Care Conversations you'll hear from our expert Tissue Viability Nurses, as they bring to life their extensive wound care knowledge and experience.Utilising the Coloplast 3 step approach of Assess, Prepare and Treat, you’ll hear from fellow health care professionals and experts across a variety of roles within healthcare, as we discuss all things wound care from aetiologies to service improvement....
2023-12-1901 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastColoplast Wundversorgung - AltershautIm Laufe des Alterungsprozesses können Veränderungen in der Haut auftreten. Der Lipidgehalt der Haut verringert sich, das Bindegewebe verliert seine übliche Faserstruktur und seine Fähigkeit, Wasser zu binden. Gleichzeitig nimmt die Aktivität der Schweiß- und Talgdrüsen ab. Dies führt dazu, dass der schützende Hydrolipidfilm nicht mehr ausreichend aufgebaut werden kann. Dadurch wird die Barrierefunktion der Haut beeinträchtigt, was zu Austrocknung, Versteifung und Rauheit der Haut führt. Das hat zur Folge, dass die Haut anfälliger für Verletzungen ist.Wie du beim Verbandswechsel am besten vorgehst, brüchige Haut schützen...
2023-11-2413 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastColoplast WundWegWeiser - Die AnwendungWir alle wollen, dass Menschen, die an chronischen Wunden leiden,weniger Tage mit Wunden leben müssen. Den schnellsten Weg zurWundheilung zu finden, kann jedoch eine Herausforderung sein.Wenn Du diesen Leitfaden befolgst, kannst Du Dir sicher sein, dassDu auf dem richtigen Weg bist, die Wundheilung zu fördern undKomplikationen zu vermeiden.Der Leitfaden wurde von Fachkräften für Fachkräfte entwickeltund hilft dabei, die neuesten Erkenntnisse in der Wundversorgungin die Praxi...
2023-10-1025 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastColoplast WundWegWeiser - EinführungWir alle wollen, dass Menschen, die an chronischen Wunden leiden,weniger Tage mit Wunden leben müssen. Den schnellsten Weg zurWundheilung zu finden, kann jedoch eine Herausforderung sein.Wenn Du diesen Leitfaden befolgst, kannst Du Dir sicher sein, dassDu auf dem richtigen Weg bist, die Wundheilung zu fördern undKomplikationen zu vermeiden.Der Leitfaden wurde von Fachkräften für Fachkräfte entwickeltund hilft dabei, die neuesten Erkenntnisse in der Wundversorgungin die Praxi...
2023-09-2611 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastChronische Wunden - Wunden beim diabetischen FußsyndromDas heutige Thema: Chronische Wunden - Wunden beim diabetischen Fußsyndrom Allein in Deutschland sind nach Angaben des Deutschen Diabetischen Forschungsinstituts ca. sechs Millionen Menschen von der Diagnose Diabetes mellitus betroffen, wobei die Dunkelziffer deutlich höher eingeschätzt wird. Die Betroffenen leiden unter zu hohen Blutzuckerwerten, die insbesondere bei schlechter Blutzuckereinstellung langfristig schwere Komplikationen mit sich bringen können. Dauerhaft erhöhte Blutzuckerwerte schädigen kleinste Blutgefäße, z. B. an den Augen (Retinopathie), Nieren (Nephropathie) und Nerven (periphere- und vegetative diabetische Neuropathie), aber auch große Arterien, wie etwa im Gehirn, Herzen und in den Be...
2023-09-1205 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastChronische Wunden - Diabetisches FußsyndromDas heutige Thema: Chronische Wunden - Diabetisches FußsyndromAllein in Deutschland sind nach Angaben des Deutschen Diabetischen Forschungsinstituts ca. sechs Millionen Menschen von der Diagnose Diabetes mellitus betroffen, wobei die Dunkelziffer deutlich höher eingeschätzt wird. Die Betroffenen leiden unter zu hohen Blutzuckerwerten, die insbesondere bei schlechter Blutzuckereinstellung langfristig schwere Komplikationen mit sich bringen können. Dauerhaft erhöhte Blutzuckerwerte schädigen kleinste Blutgefäße, z. B. an den Augen (Retinopathie), Nieren (Nephropathie) und Nerven (periphere- und vegetative diabetische Neuropathie), aber auch große Arterien, wie etwa im Gehirn, Herzen und in den Beinen.
2023-08-2911 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastInfektionsmanagementWunden sind ein ideales Nährmedium für Krankheitserreger und Keime und können von ihnenbesiedelt werden – und dies kann zu Wundinfektionen führen. Hinweise auf eineWundinfektion können eine Rötung, Überwärmung oder Schwellung der Wunde abervor allem auch Eiteraustritt, Veränderung des Wundsekrets oder Zersetzung desWundgrundes sein. Beim Infektionsmanagement ist der Grad der Bakterienlastentscheidend für die Beurteilung der Situation. Kontamination, Kolonisation,lokale Infektion und schließlich die systemische Infektion sind hierbei die zubeachtenden Entwicklungsgrade. Um Dir die Arbeit zu erleichtern haben wir neben der Podcastepisode auch diese Übersicht erarbeitet, um Dich dabei zu unterstützen e...
2023-08-0115 min
Real Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareCathing with Convenience and Comfort: Closed Systems for MenWhen you have to go, you have to go! Your intermittent catheter shouldn’t hold you back or make your bladder management routine difficult. Luckily, closed system intermittent catheters can be used from virtually anywhere with comfort and can make planning ahead easier, allowing you to focus on what’s important. During this episode, guest Bob Vogel will do a deep dive into closed system intermittent catheters for men, which are all-in-one catheter and bag solutions. As an intermittent catheter user with a spinal cord injury, Bob will cover the most frequently asked questions and concerns about closed systems and...
2023-07-2727 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareBuilding Resilience in your Bladder Routine and LifeThe journey of life often includes obstacles, challenges, and difficulties – and there are many things that are out of our control. For Joe Delagrave, sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed nearly 19 years ago was an opportunity to foster the resilience and strength to continue pursuing his passions and regain his independence. For the first two years after Joe was injured, he needed the help of others to empty his bladder, which was very limiting. When Joe began playing wheelchair rugby, though, he met a community of other intermittent catheter users who had learned to self-catheterize with ti...
2023-06-2941 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastExsudatmanagementIn der heutigen Folge die wir auch als Video aufgezeichnet haben geht es um das Thema "Exsudatmanagement". Coloplast Produkte die sich hierfür eignen findet ihr hier. PS: Kennst Du schon unseren Newsletter? Melde Dich jetzt an und wir halten Dich auf dem Laufenden mit Wissenswertem rund um das Thema Wundversorgung.Jetzt anmelden!
2023-05-2301 min
Bowel and Bladder Matters PodcastResources for ostomates In the fourth and final episode of this special series featuring Josh Nelson, he shares his perspective on resources for ostomates. Josh also discusses which specific resources were helpful to him on his journey. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the final surgery was completed making his ileostomy permanent. Since the decision to remove his co...
2023-05-1722 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastWundversorgung - Mehr als nur Produkte!In der heutigen Folge stellen wir Euch unsere Services vor die Euch im Alltag im Rahmen der Wundversorgung unterstützen können:#1 www.coloplastprofessional.de - Erweitert Eure Fähigkeiten und vertieft Euer Wissen rund um die moderne Wundversorgung mit den neuesten klinischen Erkenntnissen, On-Demand-Learning und effektiven Tools aus dem Bereich der Wund- und Hautpflege.#2 www.askcoloplast.de - Die Behandlung von Wunden ist eine komplexe Angelegenheit. Kein Patient und keine Wunde sind wie die anderen. Und Du willst sicher sein, dass Du die richtige Pflege leisten. Dafür ist jetzt Ask Colo...
2023-05-0906 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareBreaking Boundaries after a Spinal Cord InjuryFor Annijke Wade, mountain biking is more than a hobby, it’s an obsession – and it’s what she loves most in the world. A year and a half ago, Annijke rode on her favorite trail in Angel Fire, New Mexico – a route she’d completed more than sixty times – and lost control of her bike. The next thing she knew, she was on the ground and had lost feeling below her chest. Along with several broken bones and fractures, Annijke learned that she had sustained a T6/T7-level spinal cord injury and faced a long recovery ahead. Before her i...
2023-04-2635 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by ColoplastWelche Wundarten gibt es?In der heutigen Folge spreche ich Suanne Kanya, Ärztin für Allgemeinmedizin und Chirurgie über das Thema "Wundarten". Wir gehen dabei auf chronische und akute Wunden ein und beleuchten dabei die Unterschiede. Wenn du mehr erfahren willst, dann schau doch mal auf Coloplast Professional vorbei und erfahre mehr zum Thema "Wundarten".PS: Kennst Du schon unseren Newsletter? Melde Dich jetzt an und wir halten Dich auf dem Laufenden mit Wissenswertem rund um das Thema Wundversorgung.Jetzt anmelden!
2023-03-2907 min
heilmaleins der Wunde | powered by Coloplast***SPECIAL*** Fragen rund um die Wundversorgung? Ask Coloplast!In der heutigen Folge möchte ich Euch unseren neuen Service "Ask Coloplast" vorstellen.Die Behandlung von Wunden ist eine komplexe Angelegenheit. Kein Patient und keine Wunde sind wie die anderen. Und Du willst sicher sein, dass Du die richtige Pflege leistest.Dafür ist jetzt Ask Coloplast da - unser neuer Service, um Dir praktische Anleitung und Unterstützung zu geben. Während der Arbeit. Wann und wo immer Du sie brauchst.Du kannst die Ask Coloplast Hotline direkt kontaktieren:...Wir haben ein engagiertes Team von Wundexperten - Spezialisten in der...
2023-03-2303 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareBladder & Bowel Access for VeteransThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides lifelong healthcare services to eligible military veterans at approximately 1,700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics across the country. While there are many similarities between VA medical centers and any other healthcare facility, there may be some differences accessing bladder and bowel management products through the VA. Guests Dave Merhar and Diana de Avila are veterans with neurogenic bladder and bowel who use intermittent catheters and Peristeen® Plus Transanal Irrigation System to manage the conditions, and guest Danette Brooks is a Coloplast employee. Both Dave and Diana have extensive e...
2023-03-2142 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastLiving an active lifestyle with an ostomyIn part three of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to live an active life now that he has a permanent ostomy.Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the final surgery was completed making his ileostomy permanent. Since the decision to remove his colon, his health has...
2023-03-1027 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareA Father and Son's Perspective: The Neurogenic Bladder & Bowel JourneySchool-age children are busier than ever making friends, playing sports, and excelling in school – and for the Gagnon family, managing neurogenic bladder and bowel is another important aspect of their busy schedule. Luke Gagnon is an active 9-year-old who stays busy with multiple sports, friends, and school. He was also born with spina bifida and neurogenic bladder and bowel. Early in their journey, Luke’s parents helped him use an intermittent catheter and they managed his neurogenic bowel using enemas – which his dad Stefan says was not only ineffective, but also resulted in nausea and vomiting. In their search for a...
2023-01-2543 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareGrowing Pains: Raising a Teenager with Spina Bifida and Neurogenic BladderThe teenage years are often fraught with new challenges for parents, like navigating changing social and interpersonal dynamics, but for families managing neurogenic bladder and bowel the obstacles are multiplied. For Carolina, a Coloplast employee whose daughter Maya was born with spina bifida and neurogenic bladder and bowel, helping Maya independently manage her bladder and bowel routine and live a full life was a primary concern after her diagnoses at the age of 6. In those early years, Carolina recalls the daily struggles of unsuccessful intermittent catheterization – which negatively impacted Maya’s social, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Eventually, Carolina found a ne...
2023-01-0647 minStoma and Continence ConversationsColoplast Professional at ASCN 2022Join Paul and Hannah as they discuss some of the highlights from the ASCN National Conference 2022. In this Podcast, they discuss all the New Presenters' Award and the very exciting launch of the latest addition to the Coloplast Professional family “Coloplast Professional – Virtual reality”
Links from this episode:www.coloplastprofessional.co.ukwww.ascnuk.comPresented by Paul Russell-Roberts and Hannah PatersonProduced by Vibrant Sound MediaThis podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or tre...
2022-11-3020 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareStaying Active on WheelsIntermittent catheterization shouldn’t get in the way of an active lifestyle, and neither should using a mobility device! Join guests Cheryl Angelelli, a 4-time Paralympic medalist in swimming and wheelchair ballroom dancer, and Neil Gustafson, a former USA Wheelchair Rugby and Texas Stampede Wheelchair Rugby athlete and Comfort Medical employee, who will share how they stay active on wheels and incorporate bladder management into their exercise regimen. Whether you’re an aspiring Paralympian or just exploring getting active, Cheryl and Neil’s tried-and-true bladder advice can help you develop more confidence.If you’re new to using an...
2022-11-0237 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastAn introduction to Transanal Irrigation for treatment of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction.Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, general gastroenterology, motility studies & children with Spina Bifida. She is passionate about education and sharing her expertise wit...
2022-10-1031 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareSpina Bifida and Neurogenic Bowel ManagementOver 150,000 Americans live with spina bifida, a birth defect that mainly affects the spine and can cause neurogenic bladder or bowel. Sarah was born with spina bifida at the L4/L5 and L5/S1 levels, resulting in a neurogenic bladder and bowel. Sarah has been using the Peristeen® Transanal Irrigation System since 2015 and has recently started using the updated Peristeen® Plus system. She will share her journey through treatment techniques that ultimately led her to Peristeen Plus, along with her tips, advice, and best practices for using the system. If you have neurogenic bowel, you may have qu...
2022-09-2621 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareCaring for a Child with Neurogenic BowelDuring this episode, guest Lori Neal will share her family’s bowel management journey after her son Julian was born with spina bifida. Early on, enemas were the only option available to manage Julian’s condition, and Lori recalls they were a nightmare. After they stopped working when Julian was five, Lori first tried to create a makeshift system to help her son, but this didn’t quite meet his needs. Desperation sent her to social media, where she learned about the Peristeen® Transanal Irrigation System – and the rest is history. Lori will share her and Julian’s journey and provide...
2022-09-2622 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareThe Road to IndependenceThomas Cloyd, a digital healthcare professional living in California, reflects on the road to independence after a spinal cord injury at the C5/C6 level left him quadriplegic. After his injury in 2012, Thomas went on to earn a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and found a job in California away from his strong support network back home in Minnesota. Despite moving far from home, Thomas now lives independently and has been able to develop a routine to catheterize on his own – which he believes is a major reason he’s been able...
2022-09-0524 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareGetting to WorkBeing differently abled in the workplace can be challenging – you might face obstacles that make it difficult to achieve your full potential, which is why having the tools to advocate for yourself and your needs is so important. Guest Bianca Faith Johnson is an ambitious New York native who is also a lawyer, Master of Business Administration candidate, and ordained reverend. Since becoming a paraplegic at the T4/T6 level, Bianca has continued to pursue her diverse passions and excel in the workplace. She will share how she’s advocated for herself and for her needs at work, along with...
2022-09-0525 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastBowel Dysfunctions: Treatment OptionsJoin us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when discussing treatment options for bowel dysfunctions. Guest Bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, general gastroenterology, motility studies & children with Spina Bifida. She is passionate about education and sharing her expertise with patients and other clinicians. Vi...
2022-08-2419 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareMultiple Sclerosis Warriors Talk Bladder & BowelNearly 1 million Americans live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and for many, the disease may cause bladder or bowel issues. MS warriors Julie Stamm and Diana de Avila join us to discuss how their diagnosis impacted bladder and bowel function, their journey exploring treatment options, and how they’ve adapted today. When Julie Stamm was diagnosed with MS in 2007, one of the most troubling symptoms was bladder dysfunction. After the initial devastation of learning that she would have to use intermittent catheters, Julie’s perspective shifted as her catheterization routine helped her continue the acti...
2022-08-1025 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareIntermittent Catheterization 101Adjusting to using an intermittent catheter can be difficult at the beginning – but it gets easier and can even improve quality of life and support independence. Join Bianca Faith Johnson and Thomas Cloyd as they share their catheterization journeys – from the initial shock of learning they’d have to use intermittent catheters, to how they were trained, and how they’ve incorporated it into their everyday routine. They’ll also share their favorite tips and advice for both male and female intermittent catheter users.If you’re new to using an intermittent catheter, Coloplast® Care can help! You can sign...
2022-08-1042 minReal Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® CareWelcome to the Real Talk: Bladder & Bowel Conversations with Coloplast® Care PodcastThe Real talk: Bladder & Bowel conversations podcast is brought to you by Coloplast® Care, a product and lifestyle educational support program for intermittent catheter and Peristeen® Plus Transanal Irrigation System users. Beginning to use an intermittent catheter or managing a neurogenic bowel may be challenging – you might have questions about your new routine, troubleshooting, and lifestyle – and we’re here to help. We believe having real, honest conversations about bladder and bowel management can improve wellness, reduce stigma and foster peer-to-peer support. Join us in conversations with community advocates and thought leaders to gain insights about li...
2022-08-1001 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastA surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: Part 2Join us for part 2 of this series, as we continue the conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis. They discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus.Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and specializes in bowel conservation and minimal invasive approaches. She is currently the surgical director of the Margolis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Hoag Hospital in...
2022-08-0326 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastBowel Dysfunction: Pediatric Etiologies Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when diagnosing pediatric bowel dysfunctions. Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Her areas of special interest include chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, general gastroenterology, motility studies & children with Spina Bifida. She is passionate about education and sharing her expertise with patients and other clinicians. Visit https...
2022-07-1917 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastA surgeon’s permission for post-op convexity: part 1Join Dr. Elizabeth Raskin and Janet Stoia-Davis as they discuss convexity in the post-operative phase referencing the newly released Use of a Convex Pouching System in the Postoperative Period: A National Consensus.Guests’ bio: Dr. Raskin is a colorectal surgeon and fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and specializes in bowel conservation and minimally invasive approaches. She is currently the surgical director of the Margolis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA Janet is a Registered Nurse, Cer...
2022-07-0630 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastLiving an Active Lifestyle After SCI: The Basics (Part 2)Join Tricia Downing as she discusses the psychosocial and mental health journey of a female following a SCI. She shares how important regaining her active lifestyle was to working through the stages of grief following a SCI.Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian, and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where she has dedicated 10 years to helping female wheelchair users ga...
2022-06-2117 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastCurious about convexity In this episode* Terran Sims shares her contribution to the convexity consensus statement publication, the importance of post-operative convexity, and selecting the right product to meet the patients’ needs. Guest bio: Terran Sims received her bachelor's from the University of Alabama and her master’s degree in Nursing as well as Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Virginia. She also trained in the University of Virginia School of nursing WOC Certification program and is certified as an ostomy continence nurse. She currently works as an onc...
2022-06-1619 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastLiving an Active Lifestyle After SCI: The Basics (Part 1)Join us with Tricia Downing as she takes us on her journey to adapting her life into an active lifestyle following a SCI and what it takes to make it happen. This is part 1 of a 2-part series featuring Tricia discussing her tips and tricks on getting back to an active lifestyle. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian, and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Cam...
2022-06-0315 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastWorking with the family of pediatric ostomatesWorking with families and children with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim shares common conditions that affect this population as well as some best practices to reduce anxiety for pouch changes and age-related considerations.Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current practice area is focused on the pediatric wound and ostomy population. Kim has provided over 11 years of...
2022-05-1329 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastTransition Home After SCI: The Reality of the JourneyJoin us in listening to Tricia Downing as she takes us on the journey from initial rehab to the reality of home: how to make it all work, advocate for yourself and create the life that you want without the confines of a SCI. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where she has dedi...
2022-04-2726 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastNavigating being a new ostomateIn the second part of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to navigate life now that he has a permanent ostomy.Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the final surgery was completed making his ileostomy permanent. Since the decision to remove is colon, his...
2022-04-1328 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastA Female Perspective of Living with a Spinal Cord InjuryJoin us and listen to Tricia Downing as she shares her journey from avid cyclist to Paralympian and the honest challenges she has faced along the way. Guest bio: Tricia is a community leader, disability advocate, Paralympian and author. She has a Master’s degree in Sport Management and has competed in numerous marathons and triathlons. She is the founder of the non-profit The Cycle of Hope and Camp Discovery where she has dedicated 10 years to helping female wheelchair users gain confidence and self-esteem through a yearly sports and fitness retreat. Visit...
2022-03-2924 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastOstomy challenges in home healthcareJoin us as Angela discusses some of the challenges that clinicians and home care patients face as they transition home.Guest bio: Angela Graham has 30 years of home health experience in a variety of roles from field clinician, auditor, and manager, but for the past 20 years, she has focused on education. She obtained her CWOCN 18 years ago and is currently a Clinical Education Consultant in Home Health Care. She has given numerous lectures in the area of wound and ostomy with a focus on the home health and hospice patient population.
2022-03-1413 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastThe Female Journey to Assessment & Treatment of LUTS Dr. Diaz provides insight into the assessment and treatment of urologic and pelvic floor disorders in females. In this episode, she will discuss how she approaches patient concerns and symptoms. Guest bio: Dr. Diaz is a urogynecologist and has a dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and female pelvic medicine reconstructive surgery. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Women’s Health for Reid Health Indiana. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.
2022-02-2524 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastAn Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis: an end users’ perspectiveThis podcast explores how a new ostomate adapts to a new diagnosis of living with an ostomy. Josh shares his experience in this first episode of a 4-part series. Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017. He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center. After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgically remove his colon in November 2018. In February 2019, the final surgery was completed making his ileostomy permanent. Since the decision to remove his colon, his health has retur...
2022-02-1540 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastLet’s Play: Adapted Sports and Activities After SCIThis podcast explores the many adapted activities people enjoy after SCI, including participation in the PVA games, as well as the fears that may come along with that. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive sports and is a strong supporter of her local PVA chapter, w...
2022-02-0119 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastBack to Life: Community Re-entry after a discharge at a VA Rehab In this podcast, Joanne gives us typical scenarios about when a SCI patient returns home from the hospital post initial injury. She discusses how the patient adapts to change and common obstacles faced. Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive sports and is a strong supporter of...
2022-01-0317 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastPeristomal Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injury (PMARSI)Kimberly shares insight and discusses the challenges that clinicians and patients face with PMARSI, the complications of these types of skin injuries, and the importance of keeping peristomal skin intact. In addition, she discusses how peristomal skin complications should not be normalized. Guest bio: Kimberly LeBlanc is known globally as an innovative nurse leader. She is the current Academic Chair of the Association for Nurses Specialized in Wound Ostomy and Continence Care’s (NSWOCC) Wound Ostomy and Continence Institute (WOC Institute) and an Advanced Practice and Certified Wound Ostomy Continence nurse working wi...
2021-12-1430 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastEverything changes: SCI Care in a VA Med Center Inpatient RehabIn this episode, Joanne takes us on an inpatient SCI rehab journey, including common challenges faced by patients during this time & collaboration by the clinical team.Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive sports and is a strong supporter of her local PVA chapter, where she spends...
2021-11-3017 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastTeaching ostomy education based on the developmental level of a child Kim Fields shares how developmental levels of a child should be part of how ostomy education is discussed and taught. She shares her insight with this very special patient population. Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current practice area is focused on the pediatric wound and ostomy population. Kim has provided over 11 years of camp service at Youth Rall...
2021-11-1528 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastPassion for Rehab: A Nurse PerspectiveJoanne discusses her perspective on her chosen field of SCI Rehab Nursing, the journey that got her there & encouragement toward others who may be contemplating a similar role.Guest bio: Joanne Jackson is the Clinical Care Coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Rehab Unit at the James Haley VA Medical Center. She holds a BSN and MSN from Jacksonville University and has 14 years experience as a Registered Nurse in spinal cord injury and acute rehabilitation. She has a passion for adaptive sports and is a strong supporter of her local PVA chapter, where...
2021-11-0212 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastFistula Basics of Enterocutaneous and Colocutaneous Fistulas Linda discusses key differences between fistula types and provides perspective on how to approach the evaluation and management of such a unique population.Guest bio: Linda Coulter has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse since 2010. She currently cares for patients at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. She serves as a member on the board of trustees for the Mideast Region Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society. Her role as a WOCN nurse also includes teaching at the Rupert B Turnbulls school of WOCN Nursing and she i...
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2021-10-0622 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastWhat is a urogynecologist?Dr. Diaz provides insight into the specialized area of urogynecology. In this episode, she will examine the role of a urogynecologist in managing female urological complications. Guest BioDr. Diaz is a urogynecologist and has a dual board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, and female pelvic medicine reconstructive surgery. She currently serves as the medical director of women’s health for Reid Health Indiana. Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.
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2021-08-2617 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastA day in the life with two ostomiesMike has been living with two ostomies since 2009. In this podcast he discusses how he adapted to being a double ostomate. Guest BioMike is a double ostomate, due to a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2008. Mike recently retired and spends his free time golfing, playing tennis, biking and traveling. Mike and his wife are actively involved in fundraising for colon cancer research through the MKCCR foundation. Mike also speaks to groups regarding living with ostomies and volunteers with cancer patients to help them cope with the cancer journey, including the...
2021-06-0723 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life as a spinal cord injured veteranTodd’s life changed when he broke is neck in a beach accident. As a spinal cord injured veteran, he discusses what his quality of life is like as a quadriplegic. Guest bioTodd Kemery is a veteran who currently serves as president at Paralyzed Veterans of America, Minnesota chapter. Todd served in the Marines in the late 70s through the early 80s. Todd has a spinal cord injury that changed the trajectory of his life as a veteran and he will share his experiences and insights with us.Visit ht...
2021-05-1731 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastYou're a new WOC Nurse...now what?!Being a new WOC Nurse can be daunting when you are brand new. In this podcast Mary Mahoney discusses how she would guide a novice WOC Nurse transitioning from a staff nurse role in their same facility as well as starting at a new hospital. Whether you are a new or experience WOC Nurse, this podcast can provide insight while you transition, or you are helping someone transition! Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise...
2021-04-2620 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastBowel care as a spinal cord injured patientTodd is a veteran living with a spinal cord injury since August of 1982. In this episode he talks about the impact his injury has had on his bowel care. Guest bioTodd Kemery is a veteran who currently serves as president at Paralyzed Veterans of America, Minnesota chapter. Todd served in the Marines in the late 70s through the early 80s. Todd has a spinal cord injury that changed the trajectory of his life as a veteran and he will share his experiences and insights with us.Visit https://www...
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2021-03-2235 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastDifferent Roles of a WOC Nurse: Outpatient Advanced Practice NurseJan is an Advanced Practice WOC Nurse working in an outpatient setting. In this episode she talks about her role at the University of Chicago and other APRN roles. Guest bio:Jan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years, working at the University of Chicago Medicine, a 900-bed academic inner city medical center. She directs and provides care to the outpatient ostomy population working in general surgery clinics. She is a past president of the WOCN Society, and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the ostomy section editor of the Journal of...
2021-03-2224 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastBeing an advocate in the VATodd is a veteran living with a spinal cord injury. In this episode he talks about his experience with the VA healthcare system and how to be an advocate for yourself in the VA. Guest bioTodd Kemery is a veteran who currently serves as president at Paralyzed Veterans of America, Minnesota chapter. Todd served in the Marines in the late 70s through the early 80s. Todd has a spinal cord injury that changed the trajectory of his life as a veteran and he will share his experiences and insights with us. ...
2021-03-0814 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastRole of a WOC Nurse: Independent care to private practiceJanet works as an independent consultant in a private practice. In our latest podcast she explains what her role looks like and how she got into this position. Guest bio:Janet has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. Her career began with a focus in critical care as a certified critical care registered nurse. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a partnership and presently as sole proprietor practicing across the continuum with a focus on ostomy care and a passion for...
2021-02-2219 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastImproving quality of life with the bed bound patient populationWith over 10 years’ experience in the area of spinal cord injury and disease, Liz Saltigerald, BSN, RN, CWOCN discusses the bed bound patients she works with and how to help improve their quality of life. Guest BioLiz Saltigerald is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in spinal cord injury and disease. She is also a board-certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She serves as a member of our armed forces in the Airforce Reserve. Her clinical experience and interest has always been focused within the military and veteran population. Her...
2021-02-0813 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life with an ostomy: How to manage leakageWhat impact does leakage have on the quality of life for an ostomate? What is the common cause for leakage from an ostomy pouching system? What accessories or barrier products are recommended for managing leakage? These questions and more are answered in this podcast. Guest BioJane Fellows received her bachelor and master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and in...
2021-01-2511 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastUrinary tract infectionsDr. Lewis discusses urinary tract infections (UTI) and how she evaluates and manages UTIs. This podcast also reviews the clinical research she has completed on UTIs and how this has impacted her approach to her evaluation and treatment process. Guest BioDr. Tamra Lewis is a private practice urologist at Comprehensive Urologic Care in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Dr. Lewis received her BA in Biology from Luther College in 1994, and she obtained her Medical Doctorate in 1999 from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Lewis completed her surgical and...
2021-01-1110 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastHistory & evolution of WOC nursing and productsInterested in the history of Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nursing? In this podcast we hear from Mary Mahoney, who has been a licensed WOC Nurse since 1993. She discusses the changes in WOC nursing and the introduction of different products throughout the years. Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise to consult and collaborate with field clinicians providing care to patients in their homes via telehealth. She is also adjunct faculty with the WEBWOC Nursing Education Program. Mary is...
2020-12-2119 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastAs patients age, how do you help them become more independent in their care?Spina Bifida patients face challenges in their everyday life. Our latest podcast guest is Brandi Capps, RN, BSN who provides insight on how to help patients become more independent in their care.Guest BioBrandi Capps, BSN, RN has served as the Duke Pediatric Uro Therapy Nurse Clinician for nine years. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Brandi has worked at Duke for 19 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She currently runs all the Urodynamic and Biofeedback studies for Du...
2020-12-0713 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastTransitioning from a nurse to a WOC nurse, and what you need to knowJan has over 40 years of experience and in her current role she is a preceptor and mentors nurses training to become WOC Nurses. In this podcast she discusses how a nurse moves through the process to become a WOC Nurse and provides insight to the process. Guest bio:Jan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years, working at the University of Chicago Medicine, a 900-bed academic inner city medical center. She directs and provides care to the outpatient ostomy population working in general surgery clinics. She is a past president of th...
2020-11-2327 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life in the Spina Bifida populationThe quality of life in the Spina Bifida population has evolved over the years. Brandi discusses the diagnosis of Spina Bifida, the challenges patients face in their everyday life, common medical interventions and much more. Guest BioBrandi Capps, BSN, RN has served as the Duke Pediatric Uro Therapy Nurse Clinician for nine years. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Brandi has worked at Duke for 19 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She currently runs all the Urodynamic and Bi...
2020-11-0911 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastLifestyle management for a person with an ostomyWe talk with guest Janet Stoia Davis,RN, CWOCN, CFCN about the resources she recommends for her patients living with an ostomy. From websites to videos, there are many different options available for patient and nurses. She discusses how to engage family members in lifestyle management discussions. Guest bio:Janet has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. Her career began with a focus in critical care as a certified critical care registered nurse. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a par...
2020-10-2613 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastAssessing and choosing the right patients for transanal irrigationIn this podcast we hear from Liz Saltigerald, BSN, RN, CWOCN on how she assesses and chooses the transanal irrigation system for certain patients. Guest BioLiz Saltigerald is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in spinal cord injury and disease. She is also a board-certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She serves as a member of our armed forces in the Airforce Reserve. Her clinical experience and interest has always been focused within the military and veteran population. Her current position is with James A. Haley VA Medical Center, i...
2020-10-1211 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life with an ostomy: Finding the right systemHow do you choose a pouching system for an ostomy patient? In this podcast Jane Fellows, MSN, RN, CWOCN, discusses items that need to be considered when choosing a pouching system for your patient, such as: leakage, patient preference, body changes and much more. Guest BioJane Fellows received her bachelor and master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and in...
2020-09-2814 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastWork, life and ostomies - a balancing actMike is a double ostomate who recently retired from his career at Anderson Windows. In this podcast he talks about his work setting, concerns he had when first returning to work and much more! Listen to this podcast to hear from Mike on what it was like getting back to work after ostomy surgery. Guest BioMike is a double ostomate, due to a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2008. Mike recently retired and spends his free time golfing, playing tennis, biking and traveling. Mike and his wife are actively...
2020-09-1416 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastManagement of spina bifida patients beyond the age of 18We sat down and talked with Brandi Capps, RN, BSN about how to set up patients with spina bifida who are approaching 18 years of age and gearing for changes in their life! Brandi talks about her experience and how she helps her patients gear for success. Guest BioBrandi Capps, BSN, RN has served as the Duke Pediatric Uro Therapy Nurse Clinician for nine years. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Brandi has worked at Duke for 19 years in both in...
2020-08-2411 minBowel and Bladder Matters Podcast2016 JWOCN outcome criteria for discharging the patient with a new ostomy from home healthToday’s podcast we talk about a publication in the Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing (JWOCN), titled “Outcome criteria for discharging the patient with a new ostomy from home health care.” Janet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, CFCN, was one of the consensus panel members of this WOCN Society consensus statement. Guest BioJanet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, CFCN has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a partnership and presently as sole proprietor practicing across t...
2020-08-1019 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastBowel management protocolsIn this episode, Liz Saltigerald talks to us about her experience and how she establishes a plan of care for bowel management with her patients. She explains how bowel management protocols change based on different patient populations and the impact transanal irrigation has had on her patient's quality of life. Guest BioLiz Saltigerald is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in spinal cord injury and disease. She is also a board-certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She serves as a member of our armed forces in the Airforce Reserve. Her clinical e...
2020-07-2715 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastQuality of life with an ostomy and expectationsEvery patient anticipates life with an ostomy differently. In this podcast Jane Fellows, MSN, RN, CWOCN, talks through ostomates expectations on quality of life and the role nurses and other healthcare providers can play in the continuum of care. Guest BioJane Fellows received her bachelor and master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and internationally and has published chapters in...
2020-07-1312 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastIncontinence basics related to treatmentHow do you approach a treatment plan for incontinence in the female population? If your initial plan of care does not alleviate symptoms, what other strategies do you consider? Listen to this podcast to hear Dr. Lewis answer these questions and more! Guest BioDr. Tamra Lewis is a private practice urologist at Comprehensive Urologic Care in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Dr. Lewis received her BA in Biology from Luther College in 1994, and she obtained her Medical Doctorate in 1999 from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Lewis completed...
2020-06-2909 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastManaging ileostomiesIn this podcast we talk about managing ileostomies. Management of ileostomies are different because they have a more liquid output and that output includes enzymes and acidity which can cause skin problems if leakage occurs. Guest BioJane Fellows received her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in nursing from Duke University. She attended the Emory University WOC nursing educating program and is certified as an Advanced Practice Wound Ostomy Continence nurse. She has done presentations on ostomy and fistula management regionally, nationally and internationally and has published chapters in textbooks as well as...
2020-06-1515 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastIncontinence basics related to evaluationDr. Tamra Lewis talks to us about the different types of incontinence, specifically to the female population. She also talks about the evaluation tools for diagnosing incontinence. Guest BioDr. Tamra Lewis is a private practice urologist at Comprehensive Urologic Care in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Dr. Lewis received her BA in Biology from Luther College in 1994 and she obtained her Medical Doctorate in 1999 from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. In 2005 Dr. Lewis completed her surgical and urology residencies at the University of Nebraska and then went on to...
2020-06-0111 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastStaying active with an ostomyMike has always been active and having an ostomy has not changed this. Listen to this episode to hear Mike’s experience on how he got back to activities after his double ostomy surgery. Guest BioMike is a double ostomate, due to a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2008. Mike recently retired and spends his free time golfing, playing tennis, biking and traveling. Mike and his wife are actively involved in fundraising for colon cancer research through the MKCCR foundation. Mike also speaks to groups regarding living with ostomies and...
2020-05-1818 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastNeurogenic bowel and quality of lifeOur topic in this podcast is neurogenic bowel and quality of life in the pediatric population. Dr. Safder provides information on the overall impact of neurogenic bowel with fecal incontinence in the pediatric population and discusses the impact on both the child and caregivers / parents. Guest BioDr. Shaista Safder has been with the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition since 2009 and currently serves as the Director of the Motility Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and l...
2020-05-0412 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastDifferent Roles of a WOC Nurse: Telehealth NurseIn this podcast, Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN talks with us about Telehealth and the role of the WOC nurse. Telehealth and the use of technology is changing our world. Listen to this podcast to get Mary’s thoughts. Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise to consult and collaborate with field clinicians providing care to patients in their homes via telehealth. She is also adjunct faculty with the WEBWOC Nursing Education Program. Mary is Past Presi...
2020-04-2026 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastIncontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD)Denise Nix, RN, MS, CWOCN is today’s guest and gives us her thoughts on incontinence associated dermatitis. We hear from her on a variety of topics surrounding IAD such as: the challenging diagnosis, prevention measures, and how treatment has evolved over the years. Guest BioDenise is a master prepared, certified WOC nurse with over 28 years of clinical practice experience. Her current clinical practice is at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis. She also serves as a consultant for the MHA SAFE SKIN collaborative involving over 100 Minnesota hospitals. Her experience includes faculty an...
2020-04-0632 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastPeristomal skin complications and how to manageIn this episode, Jan Colwell provides insight on peristomal skin complications and how to manage. Jan works in an outpatient clinic and talks through what is most common in her practice. Guest bioJan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years, working at the University of Chicago Medicine, a 900-bed academic inner city medical center. She directs and provides care to the outpatient ostomy population working in general surgery clinics. She is a past president of the WOCN Society, and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the ostomy section editor of...
2020-03-1630 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastManagement of neurogenic bowel (stepped approaches)In this episode, Dr. Safder sets the foundation by explaining neurogenic bowel dysfunction. She then talks about her stepped approach to establishing a plan of care and where to begin. Guest BioDr. Shaista Safder has been with the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition since 2009 and currently serves as the Director of the Motility Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and leads the Healthy Lifestyles Program at Arnold Palmer. Dr. Safder’s interests include: mo...
2020-02-2413 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastWhat a person with an ostomy wants you to knowMike has had many encounters over the last 11 years with healthcare providers. In this podcast we ask questions and hear from Mike about what he, as an ostomate, wants a healthcare provider to know. Guest BioMike is a 57 year old double ostomate, as a result of a stage 4 colon rectal cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2008. Mike has been married to his wife. Patty, for 27 years, and they have two sons. Mike recently retired and spends his free time golfing, playing tennis, biking and traveling. Mike and his wife are actively...
2020-02-0322 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastWhy the "C" in WOC nursing is so importantIn this episode, Denise Nix, RN, MS, CWOCN talks specifically about the continence specialty and how a nurse may use their WOC Certification Guest bio:Denise is a master-prepared, certified WOC nurse with over 28 years of clinical practice experience. Her current clinical practice is at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis. She also serves as a consultant for the MHA SAFE SKIN collaborative involving over 100 Minnesota hospitals. Her experience includes faculty and associate director in WOC Educational Programs, international speaking, authorship, and coeditor of “Acute and Chronic Wounds; Current Management Concepts, textbook, now in...
2020-01-1317 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastThe importance of supporting & mentoring our fellow nursesIn this episode, host Nena Wilen sits down and talks with Mary Mahoney, MSN, RN, CWON, CFCN on the importance of supporting and mentoring our fellow nurses. Listen to Mary's thoughts on the generation, education and knowledge differences and the impact on the healthcare setting. Guest BioMary Mahoney is a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse at UnityPoint at Home, where she and her WOC team use their expertise to consult and collaborate with field clinicians providing care to patients in their homes via telehealth. She is also adjunct faculty with the W...
2019-12-3020 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastAssessment of Pediatric Neurogenic BowelThis discussion focuses on the assessment of pediatric neurogenic bowel as well as how Dr. Safder utilizes the neurogenic bowel dysfunction scoring tool in the initial assessment. Guest Bio:Dr. Shaista Safder has been with the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition since 2008 and currently serves as the director of the Motility Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and leads the Healthy Lifestyles Program at Arnold Palmer. Dr. Safder’s interests include: motility disorders, eosinophilia esop...
2019-12-1610 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastOstomy Assessment Part 2: When management isn't working, how do you troubleshoot?In this episode, we talk about ostomy assessment, specifically: the routine for follow-up, troubleshooting prior to going home, typical interventions, reassessment, and how to support patients after they head home. This is part 2 of a 2-part series.Guest bio:Janet has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. Her career began with a focus in critical care as a certified critical care registered nurse. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a partnership and presently as sole proprietor practicing across the continuum with...
2019-12-0220 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastCatheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Part 2This is part 2 of our 2-part podcast series on Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections. We will walk through the reportable event algorithm for CAUTI and treatment options.Guest bio:Denise is a master-prepared, certified WOC nurse with over 28 years of clinical practice experience. Her current clinical practice is at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis. She also serves as a consultant for the MHA SAFE SKIN collaborative involving over 100 Minnesota hospitals. Her experience includes faculty and associate director in WOC Educational Programs, international speaking, authorship, and coeditor of “Acute and Chronic Wounds; Current Mana...
2019-11-1816 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastConvexity BasicsThis discussion will focus on the history of convexity, primary reasons you would use convexity, the use of convexity earlier and what drives the choice of convexity.Guest bio:Jan has practiced as a WOC nurse for 40 years, working at the University of Chicago Medicine, a 900-bed academic inner city medical center. She directs and provides care to the outpatient ostomy population working in general surgery clinics. She is a past president of the WOCN Society, and Friends of Ostomates Worldwide USA, is the ostomy section editor of the Journal of Wound Ostomy and Co...
2019-11-0432 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastCatheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Part 1This is part 1 of our 2 part podcast series on Cather Associated Urinary Tract Infections. We will focus on defining CAUTI, why it's become a focus in our healthcare system and potential prevention measures.Guest bio:Denise is a master prepared, certified WOC nurse with over 28 years of clinical practice experience. Her current clinical practice is at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis. She also serves as a consultant for the MHA SAFE SKIN collaborative involving over 100 Minnesota hospitals. Her experience includes faculty and associate director in WOC Educational Programs, international speaking, authorship, and c...
2019-10-2125 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastOstomy Assessment Part 1: Initial assessment in a patient's homeIn this episode, we talk about ostomy assessment, specifically the initial assessment in the home of a patient with a new ostomy. This is part 1 of a 2-part series.Guest bio: Janet has 34 years’ experience in WOC nursing and has been certified as a CWOCN since 1985. Her career began with a focus in critical care as a certified critical care registered nurse. In 1996, she began a private wound, ostomy, continence practice, first as a partnership and presently as sole proprietor practicing across the continuum with a focus on ostomy care and a pas...
2019-10-0719 minBowel and Bladder Matters PodcastWelcome to the Bowel and Bladder Matters PodcastLearn more about the upcoming Bowel and Bladder Matters podcast.Visit https://www.coloplast.us/professional/ for more educational offerings.
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