Urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence and constipation are prevalent conditions affecting people across the lifespan; therefore, nurses working across a diversity of practice settings require an understanding of continence management to sensitively plan and implement patient-centered care. This subject identifies key aspects of continence management addressing: barriers, relevant anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, types/causes of incontinence, assessment, management and resources.
Students are referred to current literature and best practice models to critically evaluate current clinical practice.
| Continence Management | |
| Unit of study code | 045 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing GC single unit of study |
| Term | JANUARY, JULY |
| Pre-requisite | N/A |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 2 |
| Prescribed texts | Ermer-Seltun, J. M., & Enberg, S. (Eds.). (2022). Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, Core Curriculum: Continence Management (2nd ed.). Wolters Kluwer |
| Co-ordinated by | Elizabeth Moran MACN e: elizabeth.moran@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Anatomy and physiology for continence | a) investigate barriers to continence and their impact on person-centred care | Assessment 1a & 1b: Concept map and online discussion | 10% | 3 & 4 |
| Theme 2: Barriers related to incontinence | b) critically reflect on the biopsychosocial needs relating to the provision of culturally safe and holistic care | Assessment 2: Essay | 35% | 6 |
| Theme 3: Bowel management – faecal incontinence and constipation | c) appraise the role of the multidisciplinary team in optimising person-centred outcomes | Assessment 3: Online quiz | 10% | 8 |
| Theme 4: Epidemiology of incontinence | d) demonstrate knowledge and skill in the assessment and management of incontinence using an evidence-based approach in line with clinical practice guidelines | Assessment 4: Essay | 45% | 10 |
| Theme 5: Urinary incontinence | e) demonstrate knowledge of the epidemiology of incontinence | |||
Continence Management (045) is a Tier 2 unit.
| Tiers | 2023 Member price (10% discount) | 2023 Non-member price | 2024 Member price (10% discount) | 2024 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,196.00 | $2,440.00 | $2,310.00 | $2,565.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,506.50 | $2,785.00 | $2,630.00 | $2,925.00 |
| Tier 3 | $2,947.50 | $3,275.00 | $3,095.00 | $3,440.00 |
| Tier 4 | $3,523.50 | $3,915.00 | $3,700.00 | $4,110.00 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
