A multimodal approach to the treatment pyramid

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Core bowel knowledge

This is a guide through anatomy, physiology, bowel conditions and symptoms. We also take a look at a treatment pathway and how it can be used in practice.

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Initiating transanal irrigation

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Interconnection of bowel dysfunction symptoms and management strategies in neurogenic conditions

This course explores the interconnected bowel dysfunction symptoms seen in spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cauda equina syndrome, and how these influence clinical decision making. Lecture 1 provides a clear theoretical foundation. Lecture 2 features a round table discussion where clinicians examine real world management using a multimodal approach, within a 3-segment treatment pyramid, highlighting how strategies are adapted across the three neurogenic conditions. Together, the sessions offer practical, evidence informed insight to support holistic, personalised bowel care in these 3 conditions

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Low Volume Masterclass

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Motivational skills masterclass

The motivational skills course demonstrates how to create a collaborative, open, trusting, and empathetic relationship between the patient and clinician. It involves the patient's values, beliefs and barriers to change that have been raised by the patient being summarised by the clinician.​This alliance, where the clinician understands and knows the patient, provides the foundation for many other scenarios, including Psychological readiness. By working together in this way it allows the patient to “talk themselves into change”.

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Positive patient conversations

This course enables healthcare professionals to understand the powerful role language plays in shaping patient perception, engagement, and adherence—particularly when introducing transanal irrigation.

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Psychological Readiness Masterclass

This is a one-lecture course that explores assessing how ready a patient is to start rectal irrigation as a treatment option. Brigitte delves into the theory of psychological readiness, how it works and how it can be implemented. Brigitte then hands over to Rebecca Geraghty-Staunton who shares how valuable the tool has been to her in her practice.

Course•By Brigitte Collins

Shared decision making

This masterclass is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of shared decision-making in clinical practice. It aims to enhance participants’ ability to engage patients in meaningful, collaborative discussions about their care.

Course•By Brigitte Collins