GOLTC Webinar Recording: Sustainable Continence Care: from Theory to Practice
GOLTC Webinar Recording: Sustainable Continence Care: from Theory to Practice
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12 Apr 2026
Sustainable Continence Care: from Theory to Practice
Joint GOLTC Continence Care in Long-Term Care and Climate Change and LTC Interest Groups webinar
Date: 2 February 2026
This webinar explored how sustainability principles can be integrated into continence care, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications in long-term care settings. Leading experts shared insights on environmental approaches to continence care management, innovative strategies, and tools that support person-centered care while reducing environmental impact. Participants gained actionable knowledge to improve assessment practices and implement solutions promoting sustainable continence care. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or policymaker, this session offers practical guidance and inspiration for advancing continence care responsibly. Join us to learn, discuss, and collaborate on shaping a more sustainable future for long-term care.
The webinar covered:
- Introduction to the Global Observatory of Long-Term care and the Continence Care in long-term care Interest Group and welcome (Adelina Comas-Herrera, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, LSE, UK).
- Introduction to the Continence Care in long-term care GOLTC Interest Group (Javier Jerez-Roig, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia)
- Shared efforts towards sustainable continence care (Nicole Huige and Torbjörn Rudmark, Essity)
- SHARED EFFORT to support persons with incontinence
- SHARED VALUE for residents, carers, health care systems and environment
- SHARED RESPONSIBILITY to meet challenge
- From theory to action: implementing sustainable continence care in nursing homes (Myra Robson, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust)
- Q&A and discussion (Javier Jerez-Roig, University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia)