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- Title
The world is no longer flat.
- Authors
Drolshagen, Colleen; Malandrino, Renee; Simmons, Jessica; Skountrianos, George; Walker, Wil
- Abstract
Evidence supporting clinical decision-making in the specialty of ostomy care regarding prescriptive product use has been sparse. Many clinical decisions in ostomy care have been based on either clinician experience, or from teachings and beliefs that have evolved over many years but are not based in evidence. There is now a rich and varied tapestry of evidence supporting clinicians regarding the use of convexity earlier in the patient's journey, particularly of the more compressible types (soft) convexity products. This article reviews the recent evidence concerning the use of more compressible barriers in ostomy care, a relatively newer addition to the clinician's armamentarium, for managing patients. It provides an analysis of the data that supports using these products, sooner rather than later, in achieving a more secure skin seal, and improving patient outcomes compared with using flat skin barriers.
- Subjects
SKIN disease prevention; CONTACT dermatitis; SATISFACTION; SKIN care; SURGICAL stomas; PATIENT care; DECISION making in clinical medicine; OSTOMATES; MEDICAL equipment; QUALITY of life; OSTOMY; WELL-being; MEDICAL care costs
- Publication
World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Journal, 2024, Vol 44, Issue 3, pS6
- ISSN
0819-4610
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.33235/wcet.44.3.sup.s6-10