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PURPOSE: We mapped key concepts and identified 4 fundamental nursing interventions for patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction due to complete spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS: A scoping review was conducted according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute. SEARCH STRATEGY: Searches were performed in PubMed, LILACS, CINAHL, COCHRANE, and SCOPUS electronic databases. We use searched the gray literature using the Google Scholar search engine. We formulated a question to guide the search, based on the participants, concept, and context format: "What are the key manual nursing interventions performed in patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction resulting from complete spinal cord injury?" We included nursing intervention strategies that may be performed by health professionals, patients, or caregivers. Two reviewers independently participated in the selection; disagreements were resolved by a third reviewer and 5 experts. FINDINGS: Thirteen studies conducted between 1998 and 2019 were selected; 5 were randomized clinical trials. Four main interventions were identified for conservative management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction in patients with complete SCI. They were digital-anal stimulation, manual extraction of feces, abdominal massage, and strategies used to stimulate the gastrocolic reflex. CONCLUSIONS: Research suggests that each of these interventions, administered alone or in combination, supports bowel evacuation in patients with a complete SCI. Each of these interventions may be performed by a nurse, and taught to the patient and/or lay caregiver. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: An individualized bowel management program for patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction due to SCI is necessary to ensure regular bowel evacuation, preserve fecal continence, and support dignity and health-related quality of life. The conservative interventions identified in this scoping review should be incorporated in protocols or guidelines for management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction in this vulnerable population.

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OBJECTIVE: To map available scientific evidence about the pediatric population with spina bifida submitted to transanal irrigation to manage signs and symptoms of neurogenic bowel. SOURCE OF DATA: This research was developed according to recommendations from the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers' Manual and the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews. Searches were carried out in the databases: CINAHL, Medline/Pubmed, Scielo, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, LILACS, Proquest, and the CAPES catalog of theses and dissertations. Quantitative and qualitative studies on the topic were included, as long as they dealt with this population. There was no predetermined time frame. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS: The authors found 1.020 studies, selected 130 for close reading, and included 23 in the review, all of which had been published from 1989 to 2021. The authors mapped the characteristics of the studies, including their definitions of concepts and use of scales, criteria for the indication of transanal irrigation, training to carry out the procedure, devices and solutions used, number and frequency of transanal irrigations, health care actions, time spent, associated complications, complementary exams, adherence rate, follow-up, and outcomes, focusing on the benefits for bowel management. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the variability of evaluation parameters and term definitions, evidence suggests that transanal irrigation is a safe and effective method to manage fecal incontinence. Studies in the field are likely to grow, using standardized scales and longitudinal follow-ups. The authors suggest further research on transanal irrigation in the pediatric population with spina bifida in the Latin American context.

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze methods of bowel emptying among Germans living with spina bifida. We also analyzed relationships between age, sex, level of spinal bifida anomaly, and methods of bowel elimination. DESIGN: A quantitative, descriptive study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 88 persons (56 women and 32 men) residing anywhere in the Federal Republic of Germany. Their mean age was 17.5 years (SD 13.64 years), range 0 to 55 years. METHODS: Data were collected through an online survey questionnaire developed for the urological follow-up protocol for patients with spina bifida. Parents completed the questionnaire for participants younger than 18 years. RESULTS: Twenty participants (22.7%) reported normal defecation and 68 (77.3%) reported neurogenic bowel dysfunction requiring regular bowel management. Participants requiring bowel management predominately used rectal irrigation (40.9%) and digital rectal stimulation (27.3%) to enhance bowel evacuation. Age emerged as the only factor related to the bowel management techniques. Younger participants (≤20 years) were more likely to use rectal irrigation for bowel evacuation (P = .001, Fisher's exact test), whereas older respondents (≥21 years) were more likely to use digital rectal stimulation (P = .015, Fisher's exact test). Analysis revealed no differences in methods of bowel evacuation based on sex or level of spina bifida anomaly (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral). CONCLUSIONS: Rectal irrigation was the most common method for bowel evacuation. Participants were less likely to employ potentially effective and more conservative measures for intestinal emptying, such as toilet training/timed evacuation associated with Valsalva maneuvers, abdominal press, abdominal massage, and digital rectal stimulation. Additional comparative studies with more participants and other countries with intestinal emptying methods are needed to better understand the needs of individuals with spina bifida and their families and to improve the health-related quality of life of these people.

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BACKGROUND: Electromyographic studies have shown that external anal sphincter activity is modified in response to distension in animals with spinal cord injury. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone and its agonist leuprolide acetate have neurotrophic properties in animals with spinal cord injury. AIM: This study was to determine the effects of leuprolide acetate treatment on electromyographic activity of the external anal sphincter and anorectal manometry in ovariectomized rats with spinal cord injury. METHODS: Adult ovariectomized rats were divided in three groups: (a) sham of spinal cord injury, (b) spinal cord injury treated with saline solution, and (c) spinal cord injury treated with leuprolide acetate. The spinal cord injury was induced by clamping at level T9. Leuprolide acetate dosage of 10 µg/kg was proctored intramuscular for 5 weeks, commencing the day after the lesion. Electromyography of the external anal sphincter, anorectal manometry, and volume of the cecum were evaluated in all groups. RESULTS: The electromyographic study of the external anal sphincter activity showed a significant improvement in injured rats treated with leuprolide acetate. Manometric analysis and cecum volume data obtained in animals with leuprolide acetate were very similar to those found in the sham group. CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate that leuprolide acetate treatment improves the neurogenic colon in ovariectomized rats with spinal cord injury.

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OBJECTIVE: produce and validate an educational video about bowel emptying maneuvers for training of individuals with neurogenic bowel in bowel rehabilitation process. METHOD: this is a methodological study developed in four stages: script/storyboard production, validation, educational video production and pilot study, which was conducted from January 2013 to July 2015. Instruments for validation, which was performed from December 2014 to February 2015 by a group of experts. A value equal to or greater than 70% was considered for validation of agreement and relevance of the script and storyboard, using descriptive statistics for data analysis. RESULTS: the script and storyboard were validated by 94% of the experts in the subject and 100% of the technicians. After validation and video recording, the pilot study was conducted with six individuals with neurogenic bowel - 100% of them evaluated the video positively. CONCLUSION: the video may contribute to the education of individuals with neurogenic bowel.

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ABSTRACT Objective: produce and validate an educational video about bowel emptying maneuvers for training of individuals with neurogenic bowel in bowel rehabilitation process. Method: this is a methodological study developed in four stages: script/storyboard production, validation, educational video production and pilot study, which was conducted from January 2013 to July 2015. Instruments for validation, which was performed from December 2014 to February 2015 by a group of experts. A value equal to or greater than 70% was considered for validation of agreement and relevance of the script and storyboard, using descriptive statistics for data analysis. Results: the script and storyboard were validated by 94% of the experts in the subject and 100% of the technicians. After validation and video recording, the pilot study was conducted with six individuals with neurogenic bowel - 100% of them evaluated the video positively. Conclusion: the video may contribute to the education of individuals with neurogenic bowel.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Producir y validar video educativo sobre maniobras de vaciamiento intestinal para capacitar individuos con intestino neurogénico sobre el proceso de rehabilitación intestinal. Método: Estudio metodológico desarrollado en cuatro etapas: guionado/storyboard, validación, producción del vídeo educativo y prueba piloto. Realizado entre enero 2013 y julio2015. Validación mediante instrumentos, efectuada por comité de expertos, con experiencia en vídeos de diciembre 2014 a febrero 2015. Valor de concordancia y pertinencia de guionado y storyboard considerado en 70% o superior. Datos analizados por estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Guionado y storyboard validados por 94% de expertos en temática y 100% de expertos técnicos. Validado y grabado el vídeo, se realizó prueba piloto con seis individuos con intestino neurogénico, 100% evaluó positivamente el vídeo. Conclusión: El vídeo contribuirá a educar a individuos con intestino neurogénico.

RESUMO Objetivo: produzir e validar vídeo educativo sobre manobras de esvaziamento intestinal para capacitação de indivíduos com intestino neurogênico, no processo de reabilitação intestinal. Método: estudo metodológico, desenvolvido em quatro etapas: produção do roteiro/storyboard, validação , produção do vídeo educativo e estudo-piloto. Ocorreu no período de janeiro de 2013 a julho de 2015. Para a validação, utilizaram-se instrumentos, sendo realizada por um comitê de especialistas, no período de dezembro de 2014 a fevereiro de 2015. Considerou-se valor igual ou superior a 70% para validação de concordância e pertinência do roteiro e storyboard, utilizando-se estatística descritiva para análise dos dados. Resultados: o roteiro e storyboard foram validados por 94% dos especialistas na temática e 100% dos especialistas técnicos. Após validação e gravação do vídeo, foi realizado estudo-piloto com seis indivíduos com intestino neurogênico, dos quais 100% avaliaram o vídeo positivamente. Conclusão: o vídeo poderá contribuir para a educação de indivíduos com intestino neurogênico.

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Estudo quantitativo, exploratório, descritivo e transversal, com objetivo de avaliar o manejo do intestino neurogênico e sua relação com a qualidade de vida (QV), satisfação e estilo de vida em pessoas com lesão medular traumática (LMT). Seguidos os preceitos éticos, a amostra foi composta por 81 adultos com LMT, de dois centros de reabilitação dos estados de São Paulo e Santa Catarina. Os dados foram coletados a partir de cinco instrumentos previamente validados (questionários sociodemográfico e de caracterização da LMT, Índice de Tratamento do Intestino e da Bexiga (BBTI) e dois data sets de função intestinal e QV desenvolvidos pela International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)). Foram realizadas análises descritivas e correlacionais. A maioria dos participantes era do sexo masculino, jovens, com idade média de 36 anos no momento da lesão, baixa escolaridade, beneficiários da previdência social, com baixa renda familiar (até três salários mínimos) e com a LMT no nível torácico. As principais causas da LMT foram acidentes de trânsito e queda, o tempo médio da LMT era de 4,7 anos. Os participantes utilizavam principalmente medidas conservadoras (massagem abdominal, manobra de Valsalva e estímulo dígito-anal) como método para esvaziamento intestinal. Cerca de 90% necessitava de até 30 minutos para o manejo intestinal, e tinha frequência de defecação acima de duas vezes por semana. Aproximadamente metade dos participantes relatou incontinência fecal. A independência para o cuidado intestinal não foi associada ao nível da LMT, no entanto esteve associada à satisfação com a rotina de cuidados intestinais e ao tempo da LMT, assim quanto maior o tempo de lesão, maior foi a independência para o manejo intestinal. Aproximadamente 40% e 35% referiram alterar suas rotinas diárias devido à incontinência fecal e constipação, respectivamente. O impacto na QV devido aos problemas intestinais foi relatado por 77,8% da amostra. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre QV geral, com a saúde psicológica e com a saúde física (p>0,05). A QV geral esteve associada ao tempo de LMT, e foi menor entre as pessoas que tiveram que alterar suas rotinas devido a perdas fecais e entre aquelas que precisavam utilizar fraldas. As pessoas satisfeitas com suas rotinas de cuidado intestinal apresentaram maior QV geral e maior satisfação com a saúde psicológica. Ainda há que se progredir na reabilitação intestinal das pessoas com LMT, desenvolvendo estratégias de capacitação para o manejo intestinal, com a finalidade de reduzir os fatores que impedem ou dificultam a pessoa com LMT a retornar para suas atividades sociais e laborais, acarretando prejuízos na vida pessoal e para a economia do país já que a maioria dessas pessoas era economicamente ativa e agora dependem da previdência social e dos serviços de saúde com mais frequência. Os achados deste estudo podem subsidiar a prática clínica nos serviços de reabilitação, considerando que um programa de reabilitação precocemente iniciado e individualmente planejado pode auxiliar a pessoa com LMT a ter um funcionamento intestinal adequado e consequentemente uma melhor QV, satisfação e estilo de vida

Quantitative, exploratory, descriptive and transversal study, with the aim to assess the management of the neurogenic intestine and its relationship with the quality of life (QOL), satisfaction and lifestyle on people with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). In accordance with the ethical requirements, the sample was composed by 81 adults with TSCI, from two rehabilitation centers from the states of Sao Paulo and Santa Catarina. The data was collected from five previously validated instruments (socio-demographic questionnaires and of characterization of TSCI, Index of Bladder and Intestine Treatment (BBTI) and two data sets of intestinal function and QOL developed by the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)). Descriptive and correlational analyses were carried out. Most of the participants were male, young, with an average age of 36 years at the time of the injury, low schooling, and social security beneficiaries with low family income (up to three minimum wages) and with the TSCI at thoracic level. The main causes of the TSCI were traffic accidents and falls, the average time TSCI was of 4.7 years. Participants used mainly conservative measures (abdominal massage, Valsalva maneuver and digital anal stimulus) as a method for bowel emptying. Around 90% needed up to 30 minutes for the intestinal management, and had defecation frequency above twice a week. Approximately half of the participants reported fecal incontinence. Intestinal care independence was not associated with the level of the TSCI, however it was associated with satisfaction with bowel care routine and to the time of TSCI, so the longer the time of injury, the greater the independence for the bowel management was. Approximately 40% and 35% reported altering their daily routines due to fecal incontinence and constipation, respectively. The impact on the QV due to intestinal problems was reported by 77, 8% of the sample. There was no significant statistical difference between general QOL with psychological health and physical health (p>0,05). General QOL was associated with the time of TSCI and was lower among the people who had to alter their routines due to fecal losses and among those who needed to use diapers. The people satisfied with their routines of intestinal care presented higher general QOL and higher satisfaction with their psychological health. There is still progress to be made in the intestinal rehabilitation of people with TSCI, developing training strategies for the intestinal management, with the purpose to reduce the factors that prevent people with TSCI to return to their social and labor activities, causing losses in personal life and for the country's economy since most of these people were economically active and now depend on social welfare and health services more frequently. The findings of thid study can provide clinical practice in rehabilitation services, considering that a rehabilitation program prematurely launched and individually planned can assist the person with TSCI to have proper bowel function and consequently a better QOL, satisfaction and lifestyle

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Estudo quantitativo, exploratório, descritivo e transversal, com objetivo de avaliar o manejo do intestino neurogênico e sua relação com a qualidade de vida (QV), satisfação e estilo de vida em pessoas com lesão medular traumática (LMT). Seguidos os preceitos éticos, a amostra foi composta por 81 adultos com LMT, de dois centros de reabilitação dos estados de São Paulo e Santa Catarina. Os dados foram coletados a partir de cinco instrumentos previamente validados (questionários sociodemográfico e de caracterização da LMT, Índice de Tratamento do Intestino e da Bexiga (BBTI) e dois data sets de função intestinal e QV desenvolvidos pela International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)). Foram realizadas análises descritivas e correlacionais. A maioria dos participantes era do sexo masculino, jovens, com idade média de 36 anos no momento da lesão, baixa escolaridade, beneficiários da previdência social, com baixa renda familiar (até três salários mínimos) e com a LMT no nível torácico. As principais causas da LMT foram acidentes de trânsito e queda, o tempo médio da LMT era de 4,7 anos. Os participantes utilizavam principalmente medidas conservadoras (massagem abdominal, manobra de Valsalva e estímulo dígito-anal) como método para esvaziamento intestinal. Cerca de 90% necessitava de até 30 minutos para o manejo intestinal, e tinha frequência de defecação acima de duas vezes por semana. Aproximadamente metade dos participantes relatou incontinência fecal. A independência para o cuidado intestinal não foi associada ao nível da LMT, no entanto esteve associada à satisfação com a rotina de cuidados intestinais e ao tempo da LMT, assim quanto maior o tempo de lesão, maior foi a independência para o manejo intestinal. Aproximadamente 40% e 35% referiram alterar suas rotinas diárias devido à incontinência fecal e constipação, respectivamente. O impacto na QV devido aos problemas intestinais foi relatado por 77,8% da amostra. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre QV geral, com a saúde psicológica e com a saúde física (p>0,05). A QV geral esteve associada ao tempo de LMT, e foi menor entre as pessoas que tiveram que alterar suas rotinas devido a perdas fecais e entre aquelas que precisavam utilizar fraldas. As pessoas satisfeitas com suas rotinas de cuidado intestinal apresentaram maior QV geral e maior satisfação com a saúde psicológica. Ainda há que se progredir na reabilitação intestinal das pessoas com LMT, desenvolvendo estratégias de capacitação para o manejo intestinal, com a finalidade de reduzir os fatores que impedem ou dificultam a pessoa com LMT a retornar para suas atividades sociais e laborais, acarretando prejuízos na vida pessoal e para a economia do país já que a maioria dessas pessoas era economicamente ativa e agora dependem da previdência social e dos serviços de saúde com mais frequência. Os achados deste estudo podem subsidiar a prática clínica nos serviços de reabilitação, considerando que um programa de reabilitação precocemente iniciado e individualmente planejado pode auxiliar a pessoa com LMT a ter um funcionamento intestinal adequado e consequentemente uma melhor QV, satisfação e estilo de vida

Quantitative, exploratory, descriptive and transversal study, with the aim to assess the management of the neurogenic intestine and its relationship with the quality of life (QOL), satisfaction and lifestyle on people with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). In accordance with the ethical requirements, the sample was composed by 81 adults with TSCI, from two rehabilitation centers from the states of Sao Paulo and Santa Catarina. The data was collected from five previously validated instruments (socio-demographic questionnaires and of characterization of TSCI, Index of Bladder and Intestine Treatment (BBTI) and two data sets of intestinal function and QOL developed by the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)). Descriptive and correlational analyses were carried out. Most of the participants were male, young, with an average age of 36 years at the time of the injury, low schooling, and social security beneficiaries with low family income (up to three minimum wages) and with the TSCI at thoracic level. The main causes of the TSCI were traffic accidents and falls, the average time TSCI was of 4.7 years. Participants used mainly conservative measures (abdominal massage, Valsalva maneuver and digital anal stimulus) as a method for bowel emptying. Around 90% needed up to 30 minutes for the intestinal management, and had defecation frequency above twice a week. Approximately half of the participants reported fecal incontinence. Intestinal care independence was not associated with the level of the TSCI, however it was associated with satisfaction with bowel care routine and to the time of TSCI, so the longer the time of injury, the greater the independence for the bowel management was. Approximately 40% and 35% reported altering their daily routines due to fecal incontinence and constipation, respectively. The impact on the QV due to intestinal problems was reported by 77, 8% of the sample. There was no significant statistical difference between general QOL with psychological health and physical health (p>0,05). General QOL was associated with the time of TSCI and was lower among the people who had to alter their routines due to fecal losses and among those who needed to use diapers. The people satisfied with their routines of intestinal care presented higher general QOL and higher satisfaction with their psychological health. There is still progress to be made in the intestinal rehabilitation of people with TSCI, developing training strategies for the intestinal management, with the purpose to reduce the factors that prevent people with TSCI to return to their social and labor activities, causing losses in personal life and for the country's economy since most of these people were economically active and now depend on social welfare and health services more frequently. The findings of thid study can provide clinical practice in rehabilitation services, considering that a rehabilitation program prematurely launched and individually planned can assist the person with TSCI to have proper bowel function and consequently a better QOL, satisfaction and lifestyle

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Aim: To identify the nursing interventions that promote self-care in the neurogenic intestine in subjects with spinal cord injury, related to the nursing diagnoses listed as Risk of Constipation, Constipation and Intestinal Incontinence. Method: This study used the integrative review of electronic databases using descriptors. In the analysis of data, we used the Theory of Self-Care Deficit. Results: The most mentioned interventions of self-care were; nutritional orientation, consumption of liquids, going to the toilet at the same time every day, abdominal massage, decubitus change and Valsalva maneuver. Discussion: The gastrointestinal dysfunction can cause constraints and it can also harm interpersonal relationships. The nurse must evaluate the eliminatory standard of this clientele, prioritizing non-pharmacological and less invasive actions, considering dietary preferences, cultural habits and the economic resources of the subjects available to invest in a certain diet. Conclusion: Nurses can contribute to the promotion of self-care for patients with neurogenic intestine, and the Theory of Self-Care Deficit can be used as an important tool in this process.

Objetivo: Identificar las intervenciones de enfermería en la promoción del autocuidado para intestino neurogénico en los sujetos con lesión de la médula espinal, relacionadas a los diagnósticos de enfermería en Riesgo de constipación, constipación e incontinencia intestinal. Método: Revisión integrativa en las bases electrónicas utilizándose descriptores. En el análisis se utilizó la Teoría del Déficit de Autocuidado. Resultados: Intervenciones más citadas para el autocuidado: Orientación nutricional, consumo de líquidos, indicar ida al baño en el mismo horario, masaje abdominal, cambio de decúbito y maniobra de Valsalva. Discusión: La disfunción gastrointestinal puede causar restricciones y perjudicar las relaciones personales. El enfermero debe evaluar el patrón eliminatorio de este paciente, priorizar acciones no farmacológicas y poco invasivas, considerar las preferencias alimenticias, los hábitos culturales y los recursos económicos de los sujetos para invertir en la dieta. Conclusión: Los enfermeros pueden contribuir con la promoción del autocuidado para el intestino neurogénico y la Teoría del Déficit de Autocuidado puede ser utilizada como una importante herramienta en ese proceso.

Objetivo: Identificar as intervenções de enfermagem na promoção do autocuidado para intestino neurogênico nos sujeitos com lesão raquimedular, relacionadas aos diagnósticos risco de constipação, constipação e incontinência intestinal. Método: Revisão integrativa nas bases eletrônicas utilizando-se descritores. Na análise utilizou-se a Teoria do Déficit de Autocuidado. Resultados: intervenções mais citadas para o autocuidado: orientação nutricional, consumo de líquidos, indicar ida ao banheiro no mesmo horário, massagem abdominal, mudança de decúbito e manobra de Valsalva. Discussão: a disfunção gastrointestinal pode causar constrangimentos e prejudicar as relações pessoais. O enfermeiro deve avaliar o padrão eliminatório desta clientela, priorizar ações não-farmacológicas e pouco invasivas, considerar as preferências alimentares, os hábitos culturais e os recursos econômicos dos sujeitos para investir na dieta. Conclusão: Os enfermeiros podem contribuir com a promoção do autocuidado para o intestino neurogênico e a Teoria do Déficit de Autocuidado pode ser utilizada como uma importante ferramenta nesse processo.

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OBJETIVOS: Caracterizar indivíduos adultos que sofreram lesão de medula espinhal; avaliar a independência funcional considerando o nível da lesão; descrever a ocorrência de problemas de funcionamento intestinal e a relação com o nível de independência funcional. MÉTODO: Estudo observacional, transversal. Para investigar a independência funcional foi utilizada a escala Medida de Independência Funcional. Para avaliar o funcionamento intestinal, as orientações recebidas e as práticas de autocuidado, utilizaram-se as Diretrizes do Consórcio de Medicina da Lesão Medular. RESULTADOS: Dos 22 participantes, 91% eram homens, com média de idade de 38 anos (DP 11,7) e 50,0% apresentavam dependência mínima e participavam de programa de reabilitação. Verificou-se alteração no padrão de funcionamento intestinal pós-lesão. CONCLUSÃO: A literatura enfatiza a importância de instituir programas de intervenção por meio de estratégias educativas para o controle do intestino neurogênico.

OBJECTIVES: To describe adults who have suffered spinal cord injury; evaluate their functional independence considering the level of injury; describe the occurrence of problems in bowel function and the relationship with the level of functional independence. METHOD: Cross-sectional and observational study. Functional independence was investigated using the Functional Independence Measure. To assess bowel function, the guidance the patients received and their self-care practices, we used the Guidelines of the Consortium for Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. RESULTS: Of all 22 participants, 91% were men, mean age 38 years (SD 11.7), and 50.0% had minimal dependence and participated in a rehabilitation program. A change in the pattern of bowel function was observed after injury. CONCLUSION: Literature emphasizes the importance of establishing intervention programs through educational strategies for the control of neurogenic bowel.

OBJETIVOS: Caracterizar individuos adultos que sufrieron lesión medular espinal; evaluar su independencia funcional considerando nivel de la lesión; relatar ocurrencia de problemas del funcionamiento intestinal y la relación con el nivel de independencia funcional. MÉTODO: Estudio de observación, transversal. Para investigar la independencia funcional se utilizó la escala medida de independencia funcional. Para evaluar el funcionamiento intestinal, las orientaciones recibidas por el paciente y las prácticas de autocuidado, se usaron Directivas del Consorcio de Medicina de la Lesión Medular. RESULTADOS: De 22 participantes, 91% eran hombres, edad promedio 38 años (DE 11,7), 50,0% presentaba dependencia mínima y participaba de programas de rehabilitación. Se verificó alteración en el patrón de funcionamiento intestinal post-lesión. CONCLUSIÓN: La literatura enfatiza la importancia de instituir programas de intervención mediante estrategias educativas para controlar el intestino neurogénico.

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