DMD and Self-Managing Toileting

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and Self-Managing Toileting

DMD

Part 1 Urinals

Perceptions of maturity flow from going out independently into the community. As upper body strength deteriorates, adjusting clothing and using a standard urinal can be daunting. Privacy, independence and self-determination can all be prolonged by managing toileting for as long as practicable.

The Problem

CHOICE

Urinals come in all shapes, sizes and preferences. But they become increasingly heavy and require the ability to use a toilet with disabled access.

URINALS

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Try sliding one foot from the footplate onto a toilet seat, chair or bed. Using your joystick, lower the wheelchair seat for better access up the shorts leg.

URIBAG

A UriBag is a hard plastic cylinder with a rubber bladder folded inside. UriBags are small, light, discrete and easily tucked out of sight in a pocket or within reach. Cost AUD$ 25 approx.

HYGIENE

All urinals should be rinsed after use and disinfected regularly. Extra life can be given a UriBag by rinsing in warm soapy water. Leave to dry and sprinkle rubber bladder with talcum powder.

Don’t deny yourself fluids to avoid asking for help or to avoid accidents. Dehydration is detrimental to your body, including ...

CELLS

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

LUNGS

MENTAL FOCUS

Further Reading: http://tinyurl.com/toiletingbooklet

At some point, assistance with urinals is required. When even a UriBag becomes problematic, you can progress to using a sheath and leg bag to remain independent.

DMD and Self-Managing Toileting by Deborah Robins is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. 2015 NB Not to be construed as medical advice

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