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The Continence ClinicDo you ever leak urine? When you laugh, cough or sneeze do you risk wetting? Well, if you do you have incontinence and you are not alone. Over three million Canadians suffer with incontinence. The Canadian Urinary Bladder Survey (CUBS 2003) showed that 21.8% of Canadians 18 or older have bladder problems. Urinary incontinence costs Canadians $1.5 billion per year. Urinary incontinence has been a "closet" or never spoken about issue for many years. As children, we were praised and rewarded when we gained control of our bladders. As adults, we hide behind bathroom doors and use products to hide any evidence of incontinence. Think about it - how many of you close the bathroom door and maybe even lock it even when alone? This stigma about incontinence leads to underreporting of incontinence.It has been estimated that only one in ten cases of incontinence is reported. Incontinence can affect your social, mental and physical health. Incontinence can be treated. You do not need to suffer silently with it. For further information, you may contact the Continence Rehabilitation Program at Riverview. You will have a private consultation with the Nurse Continence Advisor. The clinic fax number is 478-6876. Below you will find a description of services offered at Riverview Health Centre's Continence Clinic. To try a quiz about continence, go to Programs and Services (main tab), choose "Community Programs" and go to "Continence Quiz". What is the Continence Rehabilitation Program?Riverview's Continence Rehabilitation Program is a confidential service offering assistance to people who have problems with incontinence. Incontinence means that you have accidents during which you lose control of your bladder or bowels. Some people have problems with both bladder and bowels. How Can the Program Help?Riverview's Continence Rehabilitation Program helps you to gain control of your incontinence by offering:
How Do You Contact the Program?You can be referred to Riverview's Continence Rehabilitation Program by your physician or by other health care professionals you are working with. As well, you can refer yourself by calling the Program. Who Will Help You?The Program is run by a nurse continence advisor who has over fifteen years of experience helping people who have bladder or bowel control problems. She will keep your doctor informed about your plan and progress. What Happens at the Program?Your first appointment is about one hour long. You are welcome to bring a family member or friend with you. The nurse continence advisor will ask you questions about your problem. She will also do a physical examination, which may include a manual vaginal and/or rectal exam. You will be asked for a urine specimen while at the clinic. During the first meeting, you will have time to talk about your concerns and ask any questions. Education is an important part of the Program. The nurse continence advisor will give you some reading materials and may ask you to watch a video. A Plan to Control IncontinenceYou and the nurse together will devise a plan to control your incontinence. This plan may include dietary changes, fluid modification and exercise therapy. Further information on the therapy will be given to you at the time of your first visit. Educational MaterialsThe Continence Rehabilitation Program has an up-to-date collection of educational materials to help you make informed decisions about your health care. Materials are free of charge and may be used at Riverview or borrowed for a limited period of time. Hours of OperationThe nurse continence advisor is available on designated days and times. Where is the Continence Rehabilitation Program Located?The Continence Rehabilitation Program is in Robert Steen Day Hospital on the first floor. Upon arrival at Riverview Health Centre, stop at the information desk and ask for directions. Bus and Parking InformationRiverview Health Centre is on the Riverview bus route. Parking is available at a nominal cost upon leaving the lot. For More Information Contact: |
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