A Concave Shaped Skin Barrier Provides Improved Clinical Outcomes for People Living With an Ostomy Who Have an Outward Peristomal Body Profile

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Authors

Diane St-Cyr · Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec

Danielle Gilbert · Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec

Isabelle Dionne · Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec

Matthew T. Kelly · Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec

Natalie Kameka · Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec

Abstract

The use of a concave ostomy system for patients with an OPBP significantly reduced leakage while improving skin health, fit, patient impact and usability.

Topics & Keywords

Stoma care and complications Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Nutrition and Health in Aging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing

Volume 52, Issue 2, pp. 119-125

DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000001155

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