Stoma care
For this issue of our e-newsletter we have chosen to find resources about stoma care. We know that as an HCA or AP you may well be involved in the care of patients with stomas or those at risk of falls. If you have any topics of particular interest that you would like us to search for information on for later newsletters please email hca@rcn.org.uk
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Stoma care
A selection of resources you may not have already seen:
Websites
NHS Choices – ileostomy care
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Ileostomy/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Colostomy Association
http://www.colostomyassociation.org.uk/
RCN Publications
RCN (2003 ) Documentation in colorectal and stoma care nursing
Available at:
http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/78597/002212.pdf
RCN (2008) Safe management of health care waste
Includes a section on dealing with patients with stoma/catheter bags
Available at:
http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/111082/003205.pdf
Books
Porrett, T and McGrath, A (2005) Stoma Care Oxford: Blackwell
Burch, J (2008) Stoma Care Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell
Journal Articles:
Stoma care-related skin problems and solutions.
Author: Burch, Jennie.
Publication info: British Journal of Nursing 20. 21 (November 23, 2011): 1358.
Abstract: Skin complications associated with stomas and their causes. Strategies to prevent stomas leaking are described, including the correct procedure for replacing appliances and the retraining of patients. The need for careful assessment of the cause of the problem is discussed. 7 references
Essential care for patients with stomas.
Author: Burch, J..
Publication info: Nursing Times 107. 45 (November 15, 2011): 12-14.
Abstract: Overview of stoma care for nurses, including definition, reasons for stoma formation and types of stoma and appliances. Management of patients with a colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy or ileal conduit is described. 13 references
Management of stoma complications.
Author: Burch, J..
Publication info: Nursing Times 107. 45 (November 15, 2011): 17-20.
Abstract: Common complications of stomas and their management, including sore peristomal skin, appliance leaks, stomal retraction and prolapsed parastomal hernia, food bolus blockage and urinary infections.15 references
Living with a stoma: a patient's point of view.
Author: Denvir, V.
Publication info: Gastrointestinal Nursing 9. 6 (Jul-Aug 2011): 17-19.
Abstract: Interview with a stoma patient about how having stoma surgery has affected her life and how she copes with her stoma both physically and psychologically. 0 references
Teaching stoma patients to self-care.
Author: Black, P.
Publication info: Nursing & Residential Care 11. 11 (November 2009): 546-549.
Abstract: Stoma self-care in the nursing home setting, including how staff in nursing homes can promote self-care and provide pre- and post-operative support to patients. The role of health care assistants in providing older patients with pre- and post-operative emotional and physical support, with the help of the hospital and community stoma care nurses, is discussed.12 references
Stoma care and the role of the healthcare assistant.
Author: Burch, J.
Publication info: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants 2. 12 (December 2008): 607-609.
Abstract: The work of the healthcare assistant in caring for patients with a stoma. Types of stomas, their appearance, output and dietary considerations needed are outlined and appliances used for colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy are described. Procedures for changing and emptying appliances are discussed. 0 references
A stoma support worker.
Author: Brown, M.
Publication info: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants 1. 8 (November 2007): 367-368.
Abstract: Day in the Life series. A stoma support worker based in a hospital in north west England describes her working role and the value of communication skills in educating patients to cope with self care after surgery.
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