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 nurse team is here to provide hands-on guidance tailored to each patient’s individual needs. With years of experience in bowel management, they work alongside healthcare professionals to ensure the best […]
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 innovation. The process of co-creation—bringing together patients, their families, and healthcare providers—ensures that new solutions are not only effective but also practical and user-friendly. A co-creation day we hosted exemplified […]
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, provides an excellent review titled “Transanal Irrigation: A Review of Indications, Key Assessments, Benefits, Contraindications, Complications, Efficacy, and Safety.” This insightful piece serves as an up-to-date resource for healthcare professionals, offering […]
The importance of sharing our stories: In conversation with Anna & Sam
We know life can throw us some serious challenges, but it’s perseverance that carries us through. This message was brought to life in a recent conversation between Anna, a Qufora user and Events, Education, and Support Services Manager at MASIC, and Samantha, a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with the NHS. Over afternoon tea, they discussed […]
The Pelvic Floor Society’s Annual Conference 2024 Round-Up with Brigitte Collins
I recently attended The Pelvic Floor Society Conference, which was held this year in Southampton. It had a programme packed full of engaging and thought-provoking sessions. The Allied Healthcare Professional (AHP) day was very well attended, and Emily Hoile (Physiotherapist) was introduced as the new chair of this committee. This day also featured a panel […]
Connecting, learning, and growing together: A recap of our 2024 patient-centered care events
This spring, we launched our first educational series, hosting six events across the UK to connect with healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing patient-centred transanal irrigation (TAI) care. Each event provided a unique opportunity to come together, share insights, and dive into important topics such as: Motivational Skills Psychological Readiness Tools and Resources: including our Decision Guide, My […]
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 professionals (HCPs), patients, and advocacy groups, we’ve created resources that not only support individuals living with bowel conditions but also support HCPs through education. Collaborating with Birmingham Children’s Hospital It […]
Silent struggles, shared strength: Finding connection in shared journeys
As well as speaking to patients every day, our myqufora team also have personal connections with the work we do. We caught up with a member of our team, Stacey, to hear about her thoughts on our recent case study resources for parents and families’ thoughts on our recent case study resources for parents and […]
A smaller cone from a patient’s perspective
Skye aged 7 ½ and her mum Samantha participated in the trial at Addenbrookes Hospital we were lucky enough to get the opportunity to hear about their experience with the new cone, and advice they would share with other families starting irrigation. Tell me about your experience with switching to the new cone? Skye is […]
The Little Book of Inspiration
We recently came across a message from a Mum, Rachael, on social media looking for a little help to print her daughter Hannah’s (6) book. We just loved the title ‘Getting the Poo Out’ – we couldn’t have put it better ourselves. The book is illustrated and is about everyone who cared for Hannah and […]
Closing the Research Gap: Enhancing Paediatric Care for Chronic Bowel Conditions
Having reviewed the literature around transanal irrigation for paediatric care, I was surprised by the limited amount of research in the last 5 years. Many papers rightly call for more research in these areas, but we must acknowledge that expanding the evidence base is not always straightforward. In the current healthcare climate, where funding is […]
Engaging Children in Bowel Irrigation Through Play: Introducing Qufora Bowel Buddies
A consistent bowel irrigation routine begins with your guidance. Families leave equipped not only with new products but with a clearer vision of how bowel irrigation can enhance their child’s quality of life. It’s during this time that establishing healthy habits is critical. To support long-term engagement, we’ve developed the Qufora Bowel Buddies Kidz mobile […]
