scholarly journals Identifying and Classifying Quality of Life Tools for Assessing Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed-Amine Choukou ◽  
Krista L. Best ◽  
B. Catharine Craven ◽  
Sander L. Hitzig
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Bowel Dysfunction ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Neurogenic Bowel

Characteristics of Neurogenic Bowel in Spinal Cord Injury and Perceived Quality of Life

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connie Pardee ◽  
Diedre Bricker ◽  
Jeanine Rundquist ◽  
Christi MacRae ◽  
Cherisse Tebben
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Neurogenic Bowel

scholarly journals A Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-176
Author(s):  
Philip Durney ◽  
Michael Stillman ◽  
Wilda Montero ◽  
Lance Goetz
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Colonic Motility ◽  
Bowel Dysfunction ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Neurological Injury ◽  
Gi Tract ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Neurogenic Bowel

Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in several ways, most notably by causing impairment of colonic motility and sphincter dysfunction. Altered GI function in the setting of neurological injury—also known as “neurogenic bowel dysfunction” (NBD) —strongly impacts the quality of life (QOL) of individuals living with SCI. Characterizing the severity of NBD, its impact on an individual’s QOL, and which interventions have been successful or ineffective is integral to the routine care of people living with SCI. Treatment of NBD is generally multimodal and includes attention to diet, pharmacologic and mechanical stimulation, and possibly surgery. This article discusses the pathophysiology of NBD and specific approaches to its management.

scholarly journals Pharmacological Management of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction after Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Clinical Implications

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffery S Johns ◽  
Klaus Krogh ◽  
Karen Ethans ◽  
Joanne Chi ◽  
Matthew Querée ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Bowel Dysfunction ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
Pharmacological Agents ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Neurogenic Bowel

Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) is a common problem for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) and multiple sclerosis (MS), which seriously impacts quality of life. Pharmacological management is an important component of conservative bowel management. The objective of this study was to first assemble a list of pharmacological agents (medications and medicated suppositories) used in current practice. Second, we systematically examined the current literature on pharmacological agents to manage neurogenic bowel dysfunction of individuals specifically with SCI or MS. We searched Medline, EMBASE and CINAHL databases up to June 2020. We used the GRADE System to provide a systematic approach for evaluating the evidence. Twenty-eight studies were included in the review. We found a stark discrepancy between the large number of agents currently prescribed and a very limited amount of literature. While there was a small amount of literature in SCI, there was little to no literature available for MS. There was low-quality evidence supporting rectal medications, which are a key component of conservative bowel care in SCI. Based on the findings of the literature and the clinical experience of the authors, we have provided clinical insights on proposed treatments and medications in the form of three case study examples on patients with SCI or MS.

Impact of Spinal Cord Injury Bowel Dysfunction On Cost & Quality of Life

2007 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. AB265
Author(s):  
Kevin T. White ◽  
Michelle Pepper ◽  
William Berger ◽  
Paula Benes ◽  
James Hastings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Bowel Dysfunction ◽  
Cord Injury
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