BOWEL TRAINING FOR CHILDREN WITH NEUROGENIC DYSFUNCTION - A FOLLOW-UP

  • 1 January 1982
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 63  (4) , 166-170
Abstract
Fifty children with neurogenic bowel dysfunction and stool incontinence received inpatient bowel regulation training and were interviewed an average of 1.2 yr later. Twenty-eight were males. Mean age was 13.5 yr (range 5.6-18.9 yr). Of the 50 children, 27 (54%) had myelomeningocele; 21 (2%), spinal cord lesion and 27/2 (4%), repaired imperforate ani. Frequency of stool incontinence decreased from 1.8 eposides for the week prior to discharge to 0.9 episodes for the same period preceding follow-up interview (P < 0.025). Significant changes occurred in the recommended bowel program in order to accommodate individual home environment and family life styles. Contributory factors accounting for these changes are discussed in light of specific guidelines for the rehabilitation team.

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