Ostomy - Patient Teaching Guide Topic List
This is a teaching and learning guide for the nurse caring for patients and their families following ostomy surgery.
This guide is made up of the following pages:
- Appliance Change
- The Stoma
- Protection of Peristomal Skin and the Stoma
- Resumption of Activities
- Clothing
- Personal Hygiene
- Odour Control
- Managing Flatus
- Constipation
- High Ileostomy Output
- Food Blockage (Ileostomy)
- Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalance (Ileostomy)
- Dietary Modifications
- Medication Considerations
- Travelling Tips
- Sexuality/Intimacy
- Resources and Supplies