Functional Constipation in Children: Assessment and Treatment

This session will cover Functional Constipation in Children: Assessment and TreatmentThis training is for professionals that work with childrenThis Bladder & Bowel UK Lunchtime Learning session is fully funded thanks to support from Qufora.What will this session cover?Chronic constipation is thought to affect over 9% of children, but it is not always easy to identify or to resolve. It is associated with faecal incontinence with a significant negative impact on children, teenagers and their families.There is often a delay in seeking help due to a lack of understanding of the symptoms, embarrassment or concern about negative reactions from healthcare professionals.This evidence-based session will explore constipation in children, including its causes, assessment, and treatment options.Objectives:To know the prevalence, impact and causes of constipation and associated soilingUnderstand the factors that may impactBe able to undertake a basic assessmentBe aware of treatment optionsBe able to work with confidence with affected children and familiesBe able to find further reliable resources, information and supportWho can attend?This training is intended for all healthcare professionals who work with children in any setting. It will be particularly beneficial to those who deliver children’s bladder and bowel services, school nurses, health visitors, practice nurses, GPs and community children’s nurses.