Fecal Incontinence
Fecal Incontinence (FI) is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to involuntary leakage of stool, mucus, or gas, and typically results from weak pelvic floor muscles, childbirth complications, anorectal surgery, or other factors affecting bowel habits. It impacts approximately 2.2% of community-dwelling adults but is more prevalent among institutionalized elders, reaching up to 50%.
Health Outcomes
- Achieved Clean Fecal Loading
- Improved Defecation Condition
- Improved Fecal Odor
- Improved Fecal Water Content
- Improved Rectal Emptying
- Increased Clostridium perfringens Density
- No Increase in Fecal Incontinence
- No Significant Difference in Primary Outcomes
- Recovery of BB-12 from Feces
- Reduced Days with Defecation Urgency
- Reduced Fecal Odor