Education and Events
Online Learning
Access our e-learning programs which include therapy training, patient management simulation and a programming tutorial.
Introduction to the Therapy
Summary of sacral neuromodulation, indications and contraindications, and diagnosis and treatment information
Training and support for clinicians who want to learn about sacral neuromodulation or become an implanter
Events and Scientific Meetings
Patient Selection
Criteria for candidates for sacral neuromodulation
Key steps in patient selection for sacral neuromodulation for bladder control
Key steps in patient selection for sacral neuromodulation for bowel control
Study results and techniques used for the evaluation
Treatment algorithm, patient identification tip sheet, voiding/symptom diary, and test stimulator technical manual
Patient Identification Tip Sheet
This tool provides examples of patient remarks that may help to identify those patients with symptoms of overactive bladder and urinary retention.
Links to abstracts describing patient selection for sacral neuromodulation
Patient Education and Care
Material to help patients assess sacral neuromodulation as a bladder control or bowel control treatment option
everyday-freedom.com
Comprehensive website for patients considering sacral neuromodulation as a bladder control option, undergoing the evaluation, or living with the therapy.
InterStim Therapy for Bowel Control: Introduction
Use this brochure with patients who are learning about InterStim Therapy for Bowel Control.
Information about follow-up care and programming the neuromodulation system
Featured Video: Adjusting Stimulation Strength
This video, intended for patients, explains how to control the implanted device, using the wireless programmer to adjust the strength of the stimulation.