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- Title
Use of stoma accessories in preserving self-image and self-esteem.
- Authors
Perez-Merino, Ruth
- Abstract
The article discusses the availability of a variety of appliances and accessories to cater to the needs of patients living with a stoma. The most appropriate stoma appliance will be provided by a stoma specialist nurse for basic stoma care and will consist of stoma pouches that collect the waste and flanges to seal the pouch to the skin to prevent leakages. It notes that these appliances and accessories form an integral component in preserving an individual's self-esteem and self-image.
- Subjects
BODY image; ENTEROSTOMY equipment; SELF-perception; SOCIAL media
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2015, Vol 24, pS27
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2015.24.Sup22.S27