Stoma Care Specialist Nursing A Guide For Clinical Practice

This book provides specialist and general nurses with a comprehensive guide to the art and science of stoma care nursing, from the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK, the only association for SCNs in UK. The chapters follow a schematic outline of knowledge required for nurses caring for patients who are undergoing stoma surgery; from the essence of nursing to the management of patients living with a long term condition. It also presents and discusses the issues surrounding the clinical picture such as prescription and community issues as well as sources of support available for patients. This text serves as an excellent resource for all disciplines of health care staff caring for individuals living with a stoma.

Stoma Care is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for all nurses and health care professionals with an interest in bowel conditions that may lead to stoma formation. It explores the anatomy and physiology of the urinary and gastrointestinal system, and looks at topics including familial adenomatous polyposis, continence issues, nutrition, and conditions leading to stoma formation, complications, fistulae and intestinal failure. It also discusses the role of the nurse in surgery and in pre-and post-operative care.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of stomatherapy with this comprehensive book, which takes us from the historical origins of the discipline to a bold futuristic vision of its prospects. This immersive, multi-dimensional exploration covers not only the technical and medical aspects, but also the emotional, social and personal challenges faced by patients and their families. There's no need for unnecessary blah, blah, blah: this book is a comprehensive guide with very precise instructions so that you know everything and don't get lost. What sets this book apart is its ability to fuse clinical expertise, moving life stories and the latest advances in research and innovation. Healthcare professionals will find valuable information, detailed case studies and up-to-date care protocols. Patients and their families, meanwhile, will find practical advice, inspiring testimonials and a heart-warming glimpse of what the future holds. With dedicated chapters ranging from immediate post-operative care to managing daily life, psychological implications and resuming physical activity, this book is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to understand, learn and immerse themselves in the world of stoma therapy. Thanks to close collaboration with surgeons, nutritionists, psychologists and patients themselves, "Stoma Care Nursing The complete Guide" is more than just a manual: it is an invitation to an emotional and educational journey, demonstrating that even in the face of adversity, the human spirit, with the right support, can flourish. Whether you are a healthcare professional seeking to hone your skills, a patient looking for reassurance, or simply a curious reader, this book will captivate, inform and deeply inspire you.

Stoma Care is a beginner's guide to stoma care, which will enable students and newly qualified staff in hospitals and in the community to provide effective care of patients with stomas and ensure continuity of care. It explores the rationale for stoma formation, immediate post-operative care, the choice of the most appropriate appliance, and long term management, exploring lifestyle changes including diet, the effects of chemotherapy on stoma care and the psychological impact of stoma formation.