Abstract
Purpose: To describe how people with ostomies became independent with their ostomy management. Method: Two clinical ostomy consultations which incorporated traditional ostomy management along with state-ofthe- art ostomy technology aimed at the needs of the disabled person. Results: The newer technologies eliminated several of the traditional steps and made a one-handed approach possible. Discussion: This article describes two clinical consultations which incorporated traditional ostomy management along with state-of-the-art ostomy technology aimed at the needs of the disabled person. Peristomal skin preparation and protection, barrier wafer preparation, proper pouch emptying, and newer technology are discussed. Conclusion: The consultations resulted in ostomy care autonomy and an improved quality of life in both patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 53-55 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Rehabilitation Nursing |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2012 |
Keywords
- Bowel
- Disability
- Quality of life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation