Why can stoma care be difficult?
Jennie Burch
15th November 2008
Aims and objectives
To highlight some of the areas that make stoma care difficult
To discuss potential difficulties that may arise
Why is caring for ostomates difficult?
Sometimes it is not difficult
Personal issues
‘A bit close to home’
Ostomate not following advice
Upsetting situation
Ostomates unrealistic expectations
Complex situations
Tiredness
Issues related to the nurse
Considered too young to understand
Considered too old to understand
Busy
Lack of support
Overworked
Lack of knowledge
Lack of resources
Do we need support?
Clifton suspension bridge
Issues related to the ostomates
Social issues
Frustration
In denial
Mental health problems
Not listening
Learning disabilities
Not following advice
Culture
Aggressive