Continence Services

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Continence Services

The Continence Service offers assessment and management of urinary and faecal continence issues. Self-management is promoted whenever possible.

Services Offered

Continence Assessment
Uroflowmetry and simple bladder ultrasonography
Urodynamic investigation
Conservative management strategies including

Advice about daily living with incontinence problems
Bladder training
Pelvic Floor assessment and muscle rehabilitation (including biofeedback and electrical stimulation)
Bowel management

Assessment for continence aids and appliances programs including:

Statewide Equipment Program
Continence Aids Assistance Scheme
Department of Veteran Affairs funding

Surgical or other Specialist referral if appropriate
Liaison with other continence services
Liaison with other appropriate Departments and Service Providers

The Continence Service is open Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm.

Urodynamic testing is performed at Sunshine Hospital.

Nurse assessments are by appointment either at Sunshine or Sunbury Day Hospitals or, if necessary and appropriate, at home.

Physiotherapy assessments are by appointment at Sunshine Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Sunbury Day Hospital.

Eligibility

Adults with bladder and bowel problems
Clients who usually reside in the Cities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Wyndham, and the Shire of Melton. For those clients wishing to attend the Continence Service who live outside of these areas, please contact the service to discuss the most appropriate continence clinic location.

The Continence Service team

The Continence team includes:

Nurses
Physiotherapists
Doctors

There is no fee involved and interpreters are always used if needed.

Location

The Service at Sunshine Hospital is located within the Community Based Rehabilitation building. The entrance is to the far right of the main hospital entrance towards the Freeway. Enter through the glass doors and present to reception.

The Service at Williamstown Hospital is located within the Community Based Rehabilitation building. Enter via Stewart Street entrance and present to reception.

The Service at Sunbury Day Hospital is located in the main hospital. Enter via the front doors and present to reception.

Referral

Continence referrals are accepted from a medical doctor. This includes Specialists, GP's and hospital departments. Referrals can be emailed to: [email protected]