Biofeedback therapy for faecal incontinence: a rural and regional perspective

Lynne Bartlett

qualifications: MPH

contribution: original concept, original design, conducted the research, wrote the first draft, original concept

position: Postgraduate student

Australia

Encouraged by James Cook University - NQ Centre for Cancer Research members I started a public health doctorate investigating faecal incontinence in northern Queensland. Studies include: disclosure, prevalence, treatments and impact on quality of life. Other interests include skin cancer research, Rotary, and CORES (Community Response to Eliminating Suicide) brief intervention program.

Kathryn Sloots

qualifications: BSc(Hons)

contribution: original design, conducted the research, contributed to drafts

position: Biofeedback therapy nurse

Madelaine Nowak

qualifications: PhD

contribution: contributed to drafts

position: Research fellow

Yik-Hong Ho

qualifications: FRACS

contribution: original design, contributed to drafts

position: Professor