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18: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 18
18: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 18
18: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 18
Tuesday 31st December 2024
Tom Richard interviews Karen Dick about her dual role as a nurse and mother in managing Hirschsprung’s disease, offering insights and hope.
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Get the buttons here!Karen Dick: A Nurse's Journey and Community Support for Hirschsprung’s
Episode Overview
- Karen's path to becoming a paediatric surgical nurse.
- Advancements in Hirschsprung’s surgery techniques.
- The role of parents in home care for children with Hirschsprung’s.
- The importance of community support groups.
- Personal stories and experiences shared by families.
Parents go home doing washouts once or twice a day, depending on what's required.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard dives into the remarkable lives of those affected by Hirschsprung’s disease, a condition impacting the large bowel. In this episode, Tom chats with Karen Dick, a paediatric surgical nurse specialist at Southampton Children's Hospital, who also happens to be a mother of a child with Hirschsprung’s. Karen shares her journey from childhood aspirations of nursing to becoming a vital support for families dealing with this condition.
Her early experience with her own back injury and caring for her diabetic granddad set the stage for her nurturing career. Karen's insights into the evolution of treatment methods, from large scars to minimally invasive surgeries, are eye-opening. She discusses how the teaching of parents to perform washouts at home has significantly improved the quality of life for children. The conversation also touches on the importance of community support, highlighting the Hirschsprung’s Family Connections group on Facebook, which Karen co-founded.
This group provides a positive space for families to connect and share their experiences. Karen emphasises that while medical advancements are crucial, the emotional and practical support from a community can make a world of difference. Tom and Karen’s discussion is not just informative but also filled with hope and encouragement for anyone affected by Hirschsprung’s disease. If you’re looking for a blend of medical insights and heartfelt stories, this episode is a must-listen.