Normal bladder function is part of a series of eight Urinary continence and stroke modules, which are relevant to allied health and nursing clinicians who work with people experiencing incontinence.

To find out more about the full set of resources, please see Urinary continence and stroke.

Learning objectives

• Explain the three main levels of neurological bladder control.
• Identify the parts of the body involved in urine storage and micturition.
• Describe which factors influence continence in children.

Acknowledgements

The Urinary continence and stroke modules were developed by Hunter Stroke Service as a key educational component of the Structured Continence Assessment and Management Plan (SCAMP). SCAMP is a multimodal approach to continence care developed by the Hunter Stroke Service, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW.

Authors: Louise-Anne Jordan, Di Marsden, Debbie Quain, Kathy Bullen, Sally Wright, Renae Galvin, Judith Dunne, Helen Baines and Kerry Boyle, from the Hunter Stroke Service and rehabilitation services, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW.