6 episodes
Stoma Care: Advice & Guidance for Patients Surgical & Clinical Services
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- Health & Fitness
Living with a Stoma can be a big emotional adjustment, and can feel strange or scary. These feelings and concerns are completely common and normal.
Join the Stoma Nursing team in their Stoma Service Podcast Series, as they talk about adjusting to living with a Stoma, tips on how to take care of yourself and your Stoma, and how you can continue to live life to the fullest.
Provided by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, generously supported by funding from NHS Charities Together (https://nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/). A brief online survey to give feedback and future suggestions is here: https://bit.ly/3iRTeuU
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Parastomal Hernias
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The Stoma Nursing team discuss Parastomal Hernias – how they occur, the impact and problems they can cause, tips on how to avoid getting one, and how to manage it if you do get a Parastomal Hernia. -
Skin Care
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Sr Victoria McKee and the Stoma Nursing team share their expertise on how to care for your skin, with advice on the signs and symptoms you should be looking out for, and useful tips on keeping the skin around your Stoma healthy. -
Pancaking, Ballooning and Odour
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Sr Marie Mullan and the Stoma Nursing team talk about the common problems and concerns of pancaking, ballooning, and odour, and give useful tips on how to manage. -
Rectal Discharge
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Sr Karen McCain and the Stoma Nursing team share their expertise and knowledge on bowel habits and bowel health, providing helpful tips on how to manage Rectal Discharge. -
Pre-Operative Stoma Education and Counselling
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Sr Tracey Donnelly and the Stoma Nursing team give an overview of preparing for your Stoma procedure, including advice on what a Stoma is, how to keep your Stoma healthy, and management of your pouch. -
Meet the Stoma Nursing Team
The Stoma Nursing team take the opportunity to introduce themselves to listeners, giving a brief outline of their nursing background.
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