Bowel and Bladder Matters Podcast

Amaka discusses her approach to managing peristomal skin and wound care for ostomy patients.  

Amaka Akinade is a board-certified Advance Practice Nurse, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, obtained her Master of Nursing as an adult clinical nurse specialist from the University of Washington in Seattle...

Dr. Wiegand joins us today with a closer look into the female urethra and lower urinary tract when there is a clinical need for intermittent catheterization. Incomplete bladder emptying associated with urinary retention in females presents a unique set of challenges, teaching opportunities, and potential complications. Dr. Wiegand addresses each of these from an expert urologist’s perspective, providing explanations and solutions. ...

Amaka shares her expertise on the use of convexity with ostomy patients along their pre-op and post-op journey.  

Amaka Akinade is a board-certified Advance Practice Nurse, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, obtained her Master of Nursing as an adult clinical nurse specialist from the Univer...

 In this episode, Dr. Wiegand focuses on the urethra for males and females and provides an understanding of intermittent catheterization of the bladder, associated with incomplete bladder emptying. He highlights the importance of patients remaining compliant with bladder emptying protocol. Dr. Wiegand discusses different treatment options for urinary retention including intermittent catheterization and surgical reconstruction of th...

 Working with teens with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim Fields shares her expertise and some best practices when working with this population. 

Guest bio: Kim Fields is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current practice area is f...

Episode summary: Dr. Wiegand joins us today with a closer look into the male urethra and lower urinary tract when there is a clinical need for intermittent catheterization. Incomplete bladder emptying associated with urinary retention in males presents a unique set of challenges, teaching opportunities, and potential complications. Dr. Wiegand shares his expertise on these topics and addresses the importance of compliance with an i...

  Dr. Wiegand joins us today to share one of his goals as a urologist; restoring and/or creating natural urinary habits for his patients, while keeping the urinary tract healthy. In this episode, Dr. Wiegand spends time discussing urinary retention, incomplete bladder emptying, mechanical as well as surgical options, and the importance of patient compliance. Dr. Wiegand also provides tools for instructing patients on intermittent c...

Join us as Louise shares her expertise in pediatric ET nursing.

Guest bio: Louise Forest-Lalande is an ET nurse from Montreal, Canada. She is known for her expertise in Pediatric ET Nursing. She is actively involved in ET nursing and wound care organizations, has taught and lectured in many countries, and she is past President of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET).  In 2019 she led a project with a group ...

 Join us as Dr. Kelly shares her expertise on spina bifida bowel protocol. 

Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP from the Univ of Pittsburgh. Currently, she is funded by the NIH’s NIDDK and...

Join us as Louise shares her expertise in pediatric ET nursing.

Guest Bio: Louise Forest-Lalande is an ET nurse from Montreal, Canada. She is known for her expertise in Pediatric ET Nursing. She is actively involved in ET nursing and wound care organizations, has taught, and lectured in many countries and she is past President of the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET).  In 2019 she led a project with a group ...

Join us as Dr. Kelly shares her expertise on spina bifida protocol.

Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, she is funded by the NIH’s NIDDK and N...

 In this episode, Linda Coulter MS, BSN, RN, CWOCN will share her experience in developing a Stoma Champions Program for nurses. The discussion will cover why the program is needed and key considerations in developing the program. 

 Guest bio: Linda Coulter has been a certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse since 2010. She currently cares for patients at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, OH. She...

Join us as Dr. Kelly discusses the results of the first Community Centered Spina Bifida Research Agenda article.  

Guest bio: Dr. Maryellen Kelly is an Assistant Professor at Duke University and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in urology since 2010. She obtained her MSN from Columbia University, her master’s in health science clinical research from Duke University, and her DNP from the University of Pittsburgh. Cur...

 In the fourth and final episode of this special series featuring Josh Nelson, he shares his perspective on resources for ostomates. Josh also discusses which specific resources were helpful to him on his journey.  

Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017.  He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota Medical Center.  After failing maximu...

Join us as Dr. Lewis describes the UTI Risk Factors Model & discusses how the tool can be used for both neurogenic and non-neurogenic patients, primarily in the adult female patient population. 

Guest bio: Dr. Tamra Lewis holds board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and she currently practices at Comprehensive Urology in Chicago, IL.  

Dr. Lewis received her B.A. in Biology from Luther ...

In part three of Josh Nelson's journey, he shares with Coloplast employee Sara Wharmby how he began to live an active life now that he has a permanent ostomy.

Guest bio: Josh was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in November 2017.  He was evaluated by Inflammatory Bowel Disease experts from Rochester Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Medical Center.  After failing maximum medical therapies, it was determined to surgic...

Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction and transitional care. 

Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at C...

Working with families and children with ostomies is a unique situation. Kim shares her experiences and addresses peristomal skin issues in the pediatric population.  

Guest bio: Kim is a Registered Nurse and certified in wound, ostomy and continence. She has been a pediatric nurse for over 20 years. She currently practices at a level one trauma, academic hospital that includes a free-standing children’s hospital. Her current practic...

 Join us as Dr. Sicolo shares her expertise, experience, and factors to consider when using Transanal Irrigation as a treatment option for neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

Guest bio: Dr. Sicolo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. She serves as the Medical Director of Gastrointestinal Neuromuscular and Motility Disorders Program at Children’s Hospita...