Constipation and Soiling (Level two)

The management of functional constipation and soiling is often straightforward, but for some children the condition does not respond well to the usual medical management. This evidence-based session will focus on supporting those children and families affected by intractable constipation.

The training is intended for healthcare professionals who work with children affected by chronic functional constipation and will consider the assessment and treatment of children and teenagers who have not responded to first line interventions. It will assume knowledge of basic bladder and bowel health and first-line treatments for constipation. It will be particularly relevant to those working in specialist children’s bladder and bowel services (level two), primary care or community paediatrics and to those with an interest in this area of child health.

Aim

Be able to offer support and treatment to children and families affected by chronic functional constipation that is not responding to first line treatments

Objectives

• Assessment of children with ongoing constipation.
• Understanding the medication options for children who have not responded to macrogols.
• Being aware of the role of investigations.
• Know when to consider rectal treatments.
• Be aware of which rectal treatments may be appropriate.

Who can attend?

This session is for healthcare professionals only. It will be most relevant to those involved in care of children with chronic functional constipation including specialist children’s bladder and bowel nurses, GPs, practice nurses and community paediatricians. It is also relevant to health visitors and school nurses with an interest in and knowledge about constipation.