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Stoma Self-care: Knowledge and Practices among Ostomates with Intestinal Stoma

South Asian Journal of Cancer
The objectives of the study were: (1) to assess the knowledge of ostomates regarding self-care of stoma, (2) to assess the practices of ostomates during self-care of stoma, and (3) to find out the association of knowledge of ostomates regarding self-care
Harmeet Kaur Kang, Mamta Choudhary
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Patient choice in the NHS: How critical are facilities services in influencing patient choice? [PDF]

, 2006
Purpose – From December 2005, patients in the UK needing an operation will be offered a choice of four or five. These could be NHS trusts, foundation trusts, treatment centres, private hospitals or practitioners with a special interest operating within ...
May, D., Miller, L.
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Current Management of Intestinal Stomas and Their Complications

Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon, 2020
Inappropriate stoma site, improper management of stoma, and stoma complications lead to diminished quality of life of ostomates. Healthcare professionals involved in stoma creation and/or care should have the fundamental and updated knowledge of the ...
Shingo Tsujinaka, Kok-Yang Tan, Yasuyuki Miyakura, Rieko Fukano, Mitsuko Oshima, Fumio Konishi, Toshiki Rikiyama   +6 more
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Using Beatboxing for Creative Rehabilitation After Laryngectomy:Experiences From a Public Engagement Project [PDF]

, 2020
Laryngectomy is the surgical removal of the larynx (voice box), usually performed in patients with advanced stages of throat cancer. The psychosocial impact of losing the voice is significant, affecting a person’s professional and social life in a ...
Abo-El-Enein, Bohnenkamp, Bussian, Cohen, Danker, de Torcy, Dejonckere, Dooks, Elmiyeh, Gatta, Guo, Gupta, Gupta, Himonides, Jongmans, Kaye, Kent, Keszte, Kitamura, Kleber, Mürbe, O’Grady, Perry, Proctor, Smith, Splinter, Staffieri, Stevens, Stowell, Stowell, Sundberg, van As, Welch, Westra, Wright   +34 more
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Effect of fresh autologous platelet-rich fibrin in the treatment of chronic sinus wounds

Zhongguo linchuang yanjiu
Objective To observe the effect of fresh autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the treatment of sinus wounds. Methods A total of 60 patients with sinus wounds treated at BenQ Medical Center Affiliated to NanjingMedical University, from January 2023 to
LIU Shasha*, XUE Lili, SUN Rong, LIU Yahui *
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Stoma-related complications and emergencies

International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2022
Stoma creations are common procedures in surgical specialties. They can be created either as a temporary or a permanent measure. Despite advancements in surgical technique and stoma care, complications are common.
Rodrick Babakhanlou, Kelly Larkin, Angel G. Hita, John Stroh, Sai-Ching Yeung   +4 more
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Influence of Healthcare on the Outcome of the Treatment of Patients with Stoma.

Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 2023
Background: Although stoma is a crucial surgical procedure, this operation has a physical and psychosocial impact on the patient, their habits and quality of life, which they should be properly educated on.
Hadžan Konjo, Amina Lučkin, Adna Spahović, Alma Mizdrak, Zineta Mulaosmanović, Tea Mušić   +5 more
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The effect of preoperative stoma site marking on quality of life in patients undergoing ostomy surgery [PDF]

, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine if preoperative stoma site marking by a Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) nurse affects patient quality of life. This study used a descriptive design with a convenience sample of 25 ostomy patients.
Cantara, Susan L
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Accuracy and Cut-off Values of "Five Points" Flap Temperature and "Single Point" Flap Temperature in Predicting Vascular Crisis [PDF]

Zhongguo quanke yixue
Background Skin flap transplantation is a common method for surgical repair of various types of wounds. The temperature of the skin flap reflects the blood supply and venous reflux of it, which can help detect vascular crises in the early stage. However,
JIANG Qixia, ZHU Yuling, ZHU Wenjun, LI Xiuyun, XIE Haoting, WANG Huajun, YUAN Siming
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eHealth Promoting Stoma Self-care for People With an Elimination Ostomy: Focus Group Study

JMIR Human Factors, 2023
BackgroundThe construction of an elimination stoma has a physical, psychological, and social impact on the person. The development of stoma self-care competence contributes to the adaptation to a new health condition and ...
Igor Soares-Pinto, Ana Margarida Pinto Braga, Isabel Maria Ribeiro Morais Araujo Santos, Natália Maria Ribeiro Gomes Ferreira, Sandra Cristina da Rocha e Silva, Paulo Jorge Alves   +5 more
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