May 2024

Our cover feature is all about what a continence specialist nurse has achieved through simply switching caffeinated drinks for decaffeinated alternatives, and its potential for improving patient experience and reducing falls risk. With that innovation in mind, this issue of Nursing Times is focused on bladder and bowel care to coincide with the Association for Continence Professionals conference. One piece looks at home care continence support for people living with dementia and another covers how a trust has set up a perinatal pelvic health service and developed a risk assessment tool. Further articles discuss dispelling myths and misconceptions on digital removal of faeces and investigate constipation management for adults with intellectual disabilities. Meanwhile, we publish your views on our latest Manifesto By Nurses topic, social care, and investigate the experiences of nurses who wear the hijab.