Encopresis: Not just an accident.
1Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH, USA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|September 21, 2013
Summary
Encopresis, a condition affecting school children, involves involuntary soiling. School nurses play a key role in identifying warning signs and implementing treatment plans for improved bowel control.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- School Nursing
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Encopresis is a common condition in school-aged children, causing significant distress for students, families, and educators.
- It is characterized by the inability to control bowel movements, impacting a child's social and emotional well-being.
- Early identification and intervention are crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To equip school nurses with knowledge regarding functional encopresis.
- To provide guidance on assisting students experiencing soiling incidents.
- To outline the development of individualized healthcare plans for achieving fecal continence.
Main Methods:
- Review of typical causes of functional encopresis.
- Strategies for supporting students with soiling.
- Framework for creating individualized healthcare plans.
Main Results:
- Understanding functional encopresis is key for school nurses.
- Practical approaches can help students manage soiling.
- Individualized plans facilitate the return of bowel control.
Conclusions:
- School nurses are vital in managing encopresis.
- A proactive approach involving education and support is effective.
- Encopresis requires a comprehensive management strategy beyond simple "accidents".
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