Thursday, July 25, 2013

What the stoma Clinic Offers at National Hospital and Cancer Research Center, Jawalakhel



Preoperative Services

Counseling:

·         Basic ostomy education and answers to questions such as surgical procedures, living with a stoma, pre- and post-op diets, concerns re: returning to work, etc.
·         Familiarize patients and their families with various types of ostomy appliances and supplies that are available.
·         Assist patients in selecting a reliable pouching system/appliance, keeping their personal needs and choices in mind.

Stoma Site Marking(s):

·         A preoperative assessment of the abdomen is performed to determine the best location for stoma placement (more than one site may be marked).
·         Stoma site marking(s) may be done during an outpatient pre-op visit, in the hospital pre-op holding area, or in a patient’s hospital room.
·         Proper stoma placement helps patients avoid post-op wound and skin complications caused by leakage.

Postoperative Services

Education on Stoma Management:

·         Patients are instructed on self-care, proper hygiene and how to maintain skin health.
·         Along with patients, families and/or caregivers learn proper stoma care to help prevent common problems from occurring.

General WOC Nursing Care:

·         Care coordination and management for patients with a new or existing ostomy, with or without complications.
·         Determine if patient’s current pouching system/appliance is adequate/ reliable and obtain new appliance if it needs to be updated.
·         Assess patient’s clothing and provide recommendations if needed for undergarments, support belts, etc.
·         Arrange for visit(s) by a home health agency prior to patient discharge and work in conjunction with this agency care and staff for a seamless continuum of care.

Problem Solving & Ongoing Support:

·         Provide assistance with pouching system/appliance failures, such as leaks.
·         Refit pouching system/appliance to provide proper seal and optimum comfort as needed.
·         Assist with short-term care and/or long-term management for patients with peristomal skin loss, infections, ulcers, and/or rashes.
·         Ensure that the patient is coping with lifestyle changes, help to alleviate anxieties associated with the ostomy, providing support as needed

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