Clinical blogs
‘Using transanal irrigation for functional bowel disorders: an observational study’
Summary by Michelle Henderson INTRODUCTION: The PERSPECTIVE* study has examined the burden of a wide range of functional bowel disorders (FBDs) on lifestyle including quality
Experts come in all shapes and sizes!
Experts Come in All Forms: Supporting Children with Active Toileting When you picture an expert, who comes to mind? Perhaps a clinician, a researcher, or
Bowel Buddies and the value of a co-creation model
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, hearing the experiences from both those who use and those who prescribe our products provides invaluable insight, and inspires
A hands-on approach to bowel care: how our nurse team supports you every step of the way
We understand that managing a bowel routine is about more than just solutions – it’s about confidence, independence and ongoing support. That’s why our dedicated
Transanal Irrigation: When to Stop and Reintroduce
By Brigitte Collins, Head of Clinical Education A recent article published in Gastrointestinal Nursing by Hasan Alsararatee, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Northampton General Hospital, Acute Medicine,
The Power of Partnerships, Support and Shared Experiences
As we look back on 2024, one thing stands out clearly – there’s immense power in partnerships, support, and shared experiences. Through collaboration with healthcare
Combining Perspectives: New Rectal Irrigation Cone Trial Is A Collaborative Success Story
In 2023 Qufora partnered with Andrea Jordan, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist: Paediatric Surgery, and Georgina Malakounides, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge for a trial
Enhancing Patient Care with the My Irrigation Booklet (MIB): A Resource for Patients, Peace of Mind for Healthcare Providers
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, effective communication and patient education are integral to ensuring optimal outcomes. The new My Irrigation Booklet (MIB) is compact
Supporting clinical decisions with health information technology
An implementation guide for clinical decision support systems. We consistently come across reports that have the potential to shape the way we achieve our intended
Psychological Readiness – Determining if a patient is ready to start rectal irrigation
Michelle Henderson & Brigitte Collins The Decision Guide is now widely used by healthcare professionals (HCPs) in clinical practice to guide decision making when starting
What’s design got to do with it?
By Michelle Henderson As a former clinician within the NHS, the intricacies of product design for medical devices was never really at the top of
Transitioning from low volume to high volume rectal irrigation
Part 1 of this series has explored choosing between high and low volume irrigation and when to use a cone or a catheter-based system. Using
Physiotherapy Management of Anorectal Dysfunction
Igualada-Martinez P et all Clinical Paper Review by Michelle Henderson The physiotherapy team at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals have added a valuable paper to
‘Like changing from a Fiat Panda to a Ferrari overnight…’
Patient testimonial – changing from Qufora IrriSedo Mini to Qufora IrriSedo MiniGo We heard from a patient who was previously on the Mini system and
Introducing low volume rectal irrigation into a stoma service – the Aintree way
Leanne Fielding and Pauline Little (Stoma Care Nurse Specialists, Aintree Hospital, Liverpool) Leanne Fielding and Pauline Little (Stoma Care Nurse Specialists, Aintree Hospital, Liverpool) have
What could the future hold for high volume irrigation? – High volume irrigation: a retrospective and futurespective
Professor Anton Emannuel, Consultant Neuro-Gastroenterologist In May 2022, we met with Professor Anton Emannuel, Consultant Neuro-Gastroenterologist at the University College London Hospital, to discuss what
Mental health awareness and your bowel
Review By Michelle Henderson Just imagine – you are doing your weekly shop, your trolley is full, you are waiting at the checkout – suddenly