The Course
This two-part course is appropriate for both those practitioners who are new to prescribing low volume irrigation as well those who are more experienced. Brigitte Collins is joined by expert guests, Sue Frost MPhil RGN, Professor Professor Peter Christensen, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Aarhus University, Denmark and Jo Gipson, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist to discuss all aspects of low volume rectal irrigation.
Meet the authors
Brigitte Collins
Brigitte has over 25 years’ experience in the field of bowel dysfunction. Her career has progressed from working within an acute colorectal ward to becoming a CNS in Stoma Care and up until just over 5 years ago was the Lead Nurse within the Biofeedback service at St Marks Hospital, London for 14 years, where she was able to complete an MSc in GI nursing and degree module for Nurse Prescribing.
Since 2018 she has taken up the post of clinical education and is now ‘Head of Clinical Education’ for Qufora Ltd. Her role is to develop and execute strategic clinical and educational plans for the Qufora product range and services. A key part of the role is to develop and help deliver educational content, clinical studies, audits and evaluations with key opinion leaders and product end users to ensure safe delivery and implementation of rectal irrigation products. Therefore, supporting the healthcare professional and the patient.
Jo Gipson
Jo is a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist who helps men and women both online and in her clinic in Newcastle upon Tyne. She is passionate about raising awareness and breaking stigma around taboo pelvic topics such as bowel health, sexual function and pelvic pain. After working in both private and NHS settings in London and Newcastle, she has gained a wealth of experience in treating all types of pelvic floor dysfunction with a holistic and client centred approach. She believes no symptom is too big or too small to get help, and that pelvic health rehabilitation is a journey best enjoyed as a multidisciplinary team with the client front and centre.
Professor Peter Christensen
Peter is a Professor in pelvic floor surgery and head of the multidisciplinary pelvic floor unit at Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, one of the world’s leading academic pelvic floor units.
His research covers a broad spectrum including neurogenic bowel dysfunction, organ rehabilitation following cancer therapy, development of patient reported outcome measures, colonic irrigation and surgery for bowel dysfunction.
He has a dedicated interest in minimal invasive treatment modalities for functional bowel dysfunction and in rectal prolapse surgery.
Additionally, he is a member of the European Society of ColoProctology (ESCP) Communication Committee and the ESCP Executive committee.
Curriculum
Full Video with Peter
Decision Guide
