Improving ward-based neurogenic bladder and bowel care after acute spinal cord injury: a narrative review

Abstract

Objectives There is a risk that early neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction following acute spinal cord injury (SCI) may not be adequately managed on the acute hospital wards. The aim of this paper was to review optimal assessment and management of patients with neurogenic bladder and/or bowel dysfunction during acute care immediately following SCI. A secondary aim was to translate these findings into an accessible policy for clinical staff involved in the care of acute SCI patients.