Telephone-based Support in Preventing Stoma and Peristomal Complications: A Review of Literature

Rose A Nain and Fatimah Ahmedy and Deena Clare Thomas (2022) Telephone-based Support in Preventing Stoma and Peristomal Complications: A Review of Literature. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 10. pp. 726-730.

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Abstract

A stoma is classified as either permanent or temporary depending on the time of anastomosis, and is referred to as a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy based on the organ to which it is anastomosed. The creation of a stoma poses many challenges to patients as they adapt to this profound life-changing event that affects fundamental aspects of quality of life. To reduce the risk of stoma and peristomal complications after discharge, telephone-based support (TBS) program which includes patient follow-up, counselling, and the benefits of group support activities including information sharing, health education and counselling, symptom management, early detection of problems, reassurance, and high-quality aftercare. This article narrates common stoma and peristomal complications as well as TBS program to support in reducing these complications.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Telephone-based support, TBS effectiveness, Peristomal complications, Colostomy, Peristomal skin
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R5-920 Medicine (General) R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD1-811 Surgery > RD520-599.5 Surgery by region, system, or organ
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	29 Apr 2024 10:48
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2024 10:48
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38585

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