A unified common database was established and continuously updated. A colorectal surgeon served as statewide director and dedicated teams were established at each location. Each local team included a medical director, a specially trained biofeedback therapist, and has access to a dietitian and a nurse data coordinator. EMG based biofeedback sessions were given weekly and a home trainer program was established. Patient compliance and satisfaction were high.
Biofeedback treatment can be an extremely successful in both incontinent and constipated patients.
A large geographical area can be covered with coordinated centers where each dedicated team utilizes a unified treatment protocol and a common database is established. Use your back-arrow to return to the fecal incontinence index.