Characteristics of primary care processes for the treatment of faecal incontinence in an urban area

Abstract

The detection and treatment of faecal incontinence is insufficient in primary care services. Strategies to correct this are needed.

Knowledge, skills, and barriers to management of faecal incontinence in Australian primary care: a cross-sectional study

“… 11 Indeed, cases of FI detected in the primary healthcare system in a study of over 65 000 participants suggested a prevalence of only 0.1% whereas the actual prevalence in the population is 13%. 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”

“… 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”

Knowledge, skills, and barriers to management of faecal incontinence in Australian primary care: a cross-sectional study

“… 11 Indeed, cases of FI detected in the primary healthcare system in a study of over 65 000 participants suggested a prevalence of only 0.1% whereas the actual prevalence in the population is 13%. 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”

“… 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”

Knowledge, skills, and barriers to management of faecal incontinence in Australian primary care: a cross-sectional study

“… 11 Indeed, cases of FI detected in the primary healthcare system in a study of over 65 000 participants suggested a prevalence of only 0.1% whereas the actual prevalence in the population is 13%. 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”

“… 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”

Knowledge, skills, and barriers to management of faecal incontinence in Australian primary care: a cross-sectional study

“… 11 Indeed, cases of FI detected in the primary healthcare system in a study of over 65 000 participants suggested a prevalence of only 0.1% whereas the actual prevalence in the population is 13%. 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”

“… 12 Further, >90% of patients with FI waited at least 1 year before reporting their symptoms and all patients reported that their healthcare provider had not specifically asked them about this problem. 12 …”