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Follow the links below to HealthInsite topic pages on urinary incontinence and faecal incontinence, and toilet training issues.
The Continence Foundation of Australia has a National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) which offers free, confidential advice about bladder and bowel control.
Updated December 2007
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Related HealthInsite Topics
Continence Services
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on services for people affected by incontinence.
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Toilet Training
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on toilet training and related issues such as bed wetting.
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Urinary Incontinence
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on urinary incontinence.
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Faecal Incontinence
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about faecal incontinence.
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Incontinence - tips for carers
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Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
A person who is elderly, disabled or has a chronic health problem is at increased risk of urinary or faecal incontinence. While incontinence is a challenging problem for a carer, help is available from a range of sources.
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Mar 2008
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Absorbent products for light urinary incontinence in women
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bladder control problems are common in women and many wear absorbent pads to contain urine leakage and protect their clothes. There are four main designs of absorbent products used for light urinary incontinence (i.e. urine loss that can contained withi...
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| Date: |
Feb 2007
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| Title: |
Disposable nappies for preventing napkin dermatitis in infants
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Although generally not a serious condition, napkin dermatitis is common and causes discomfort for infants, anxiety for carers and burdens the health care system. A variety of napkins are available. Carers and health care workers require evidence to assi...
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Apr 2006
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| Title: |
Types of continence products
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Describes absorbent continence products, urinary collection devices and other continence products.
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| Date: |
Dec 2003
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| Title: |
Continence products and appliances
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Fact sheet prepared for indigenous communities. Continence products help to manage bladder or bowel leaks and accidents. Using continence products can provide a person with security and confidence and improve their quality of life.
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| Date: |
Dec 2003
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| Title: |
Incontinence aids and appliances
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Incontinence aids are products that have been specifically developed to help manage bladder or bowel control problems. The use of incontinence aids can provide a person with security and confidence and raise their quality of life.
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| Date: |
Dec 2003
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| Title: |
Continence Aids Assistance Scheme data dictionary Version 1.0
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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| Description: |
The Continence Aids Assistance Scheme (CAAS) Data Dictionary has been developed by the AIHW on behalf of the Department of Health and Ageing. This Dictionary provides definitions for the information collected from applicants, required from health professionals involved in assessing applicants, and used by those managing the Scheme.
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| Date: |
Nov 2001
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