Plumbing the depths of continence with Sheena Lagat

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We have to get past this stigma over talking about wee, poo, and other toileting activities. It's something that we have to do every day, and if you're not, you should really be speaking to someone about that. Because continence is something that we all should be proactive about no matter our age or gender.

Sheena Lagat is a wee wee nurse. Specifically, a continence and urogynaecology clinical nurse consultant. Join us as we speak about Sheena's journey to urology and continence nursing, why we should care more about our plumbing, and the personal, economic, and environmental impact of incontinence.

About Sheena Lagat

Sheena Lagat is a Continence & UroGynaecology Clinical Nurse Consultant at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, with a strong commitment to advancing clinical practice and patient-centred care. An active leader in urology and continence nursing, she holds multiple post-graduate qualifications and roles within the Australia & New Zealand Urological Nurses Society (ANZUNS) and the Special Interest Group of the European Association of Urology Nurses (EAUN), focusing on professional development, staff upskilling, and patient empowerment. Her guiding motto is, "Make every moment count by giving back and inspiring others."

Show Notes (link)

[00:01:13] When your family hosts an intervention about your choice of career.

[00:04:10] The transition to urology nursing.

[00:05:55] How experiences and perspectives support different ways to care in healthcare.

[00:09:22] The need for advocacy in certain areas of healthcare.

[00:11:39] The stereotypes and stigma around urology and continence care.

[00:16:36] Don't limit your healthcare by thinking "I'm just getting old".

[00:16:57] The state of preventative and rehabilitative treatment.

[00:19:21] Personal training for your pelvic area.

[00:23:28] The economic and environmental impact of continence and incontinence.

[00:28:16] The psychological and social impact of continence and incontinence.

[00:29:26] The social inequity and accessibility issues of continence and incontinence.

[00:32:38] Redefining continence nursing.

[00:38:11] Healthy habits to look after your bladder and bowel.

[00:47:11] What advice would you give someone who would like to do what you do, and what advice should they ignore?

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