Bowel and Bladder Treatment for Older Children
Presented by Carina Siracusa
This course addresses the clinical complexities of managing pediatric bowel and bladder dysfunction through a collaborative, multiprovider lens. Practitioners frequently encounter pediatric patients with persistent issues like nocturnal enuresis and functional constipation, which often carry significant psychological and social burdens for the child and family. By exploring the specific roles of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing, learners will understand how to leverage an interdisciplinary team to improve clinical outcomes. The training focuses on breaking down silos in pediatric care to ensure that sensory processing, behavioral routines, and physiological needs are addressed simultaneously. Attendees will gain practical strategies for cotreatment and professional communication to enhance the quality of life for children navigating these challenging conditions.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify what bowel and bladder conditions in children benefit from interdisciplinary treatment
- Identify cotreatment ideas for multiple disciplines with pediatric and early intervention therapy
- Compare treatment approaches for this population through case studies
- Design an interdisciplinary team for bowel and bladder issues in the pediatric population
Meet your instructor
Carina Siracusa
Dr. Carina Siracusa has been a practicing physical therapist since she graduated from Ohio University with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2005. She has practiced in the areas of pediatric, neurologic, oncologic, and pelvic floor physical therapy in her tenure as a physical therapist. She is an assistant professor at…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Interdisciplinary Treatment
Learners will examine the specific contributions of various healthcare disciplines in treating bowel and bladder disorders to foster better collaborative care. This chapter highlights how speech, occupational, and physical therapists can integrate their unique expertise into a unified treatment plan.
2. Case Studies
To foster better collaborative care, learners will examine the specific contributions of various healthcare disciplines in treating bowel and bladder disorders. This chapter highlights how speech, occupational, and physical therapists can integrate their unique expertise into a unified treatment plan.
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Bowel and Bladder Treatment for Infants
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Bowel and Bladder Treatment for Older Children
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Pelvic Floor Therapy in the Patient With CVA or MS
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Pelvic Floor Therapy for the Person With Spinal Cord Injury
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Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain
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