Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal

The Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal provides a forum for dissemination of information about current research and practice in the diagnosis, treatment and management of incontinence, and promotion of continence to the wider community. Read more about the journal

Editor-in-Chief: Dr Christian Moro

Publishing Model: Open Access

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These articles are the latest published in the journal. Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal is published under a continuous publication model. More information is available on our Continuous Publication page.

Published online 28 May 2025

CJ24046Physiotherapy pessary providers in Australia: results of a multidisciplinary survey of practice

Patricia B. Neumann, Katrina McEvoy, Hannah Moger, Melissa Harris, Olivia Wright, Irena Nurkic, Judith Thompson and Rebekah Das

Prolapse is a common and distressing problem for women, but it can be managed with a pessary to provide internal support to the vaginal walls, a service historically provided by doctors. This study reports on over 300 women’s health physiotherapists, with variable training, providing pessaries and teaching women self-care in all regions across Australia. These findings have implications for physiotherapy pessary training to meet competency standards, so that women have access to best-practice, non-surgical prolapse care regardless of their location.

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Published online 14 April 2025

CJ24045Megarectum surgery in the management of constipation

Paddy Dewan

Constipation is not just uncomfortable, it can kill. Most children who are constipated just need to eat well and have a good bowel ‘habit’, but a small number require surgery to remove a dilated rectum. By accepting that not all constipated children are the same, all will get the right treatment.

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Published online 21 March 2025

CJ24044Editorial March 2025

Christian Moro

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Published online 20 March 2025

CJ24042_ERErratum to: Trauma-informed management of patients with prior sexual trauma in pelvic health physiotherapy clinical practice

Janine Stirling, Zoe Wallace, Angela James, Rita Shackel and James Elliott

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Published online 11 March 2025

CJ24043Introduction of the UroShield® in district nursing: a case study

Emma Rose Watson

The introduction of the UroShield® device within a New Zealand District Nursing Service significantly improved the lives of patients with indwelling urinary catheters. This Quality Improvement project demonstrated a reduction in catheter-associated urinary tract infections and blockages, leading to fewer interventions and enhanced patient comfort. The project highlighted how UroShield® can reduce healthcare costs and improve the quality of life for patients, suggesting its potential for use in similar healthcare settings.

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Published online 11 March 2025

CJ24042Trauma-informed management of patients with prior sexual trauma in pelvic health physiotherapy clinical practice

Janine Stirling, Zoe Wallace, Angela James, Rita Shackel and James Elliott

A significant number of patients seeking pelvic health (PH) physiotherapy have experienced sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. This paper discusses a case study of a patient with Genito-Pelvic Pain Penetration Disorder resulting from a teenage sexual assault, emphasising the need for a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed approach to treatment. By advocating for evidence-based practices and empathetic care, the authors aim to improve patient outcomes and guide PH physiotherapists in managing patients with sexual trauma in clinical practice..

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Published online 04 February 2025

CJ24040Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s appraisal of continence information brochures

Prabha Lakhan, Kalisha Soe, Audrey Burgin, Annie Fonda and Noel Hayman

Written health information resources are commonly used in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary healthcare settings to provide health information. Twenty-three women who evaluated seven information brochures on urinary incontinence, developed for use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons, found the information useful, easy to read and understand, and well designed. Written information presented in simple, non-technical and culturally appropriate language will assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons in understanding, preventing and managing their health conditions.

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Published online 03 February 2025

CJ24041Fistula formation after usage of pessary for pelvic organ prolapse: a case series

Hnin Yee Kyaw, Hannah G. Krause and Judith T. W. Goh

Pelvic organ prolapse impacts more than 50% of women at some point in their lives, with many seeking a vaginal pessary as a treatment option. Though safe for the majority of users, vaginal pessaries can lead to devastating complications such as genital tract fistula. We review the treatment and outcomes of women who have suffered this condition.

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