Pre and post-operative assessment of patients with a stoma
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Pre and post-operative assessment of patients with a stoma

Angela Vujnovich Lead nurse, Stoma Care, St Mark’s and Northwick Park Hospital, Middlesex
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This article aims to increase healthcare professionals’ understanding of the pre and post-operative care of patients undergoing stoma-forming surgery. Areas covered include pre-operative information given to patients, post-operative nursing care and psychological considerations that should be taken into account for any patient undergoing stoma-forming surgery.

Nursing Standard. 22, 19, 50-56. doi: 10.7748/ns2008.01.22.19.50.c6315

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angela.vujnovich@nwlh.nhs.uk

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This article has been subject to double blind peer review

Keywords :

Gastrointestinal system and disorders - Patient assessment - Patients: psychology - Stoma care

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16 January 2008 / Vol 22 issue 19

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