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Abstract
This article provides an overview of key palliative care considerations for management of patients with wounds and ostomies. Ostomy formation is indicated for a variety of intestinal conditions. Specifics of ostomy management, impact on quality of life, and patient perspectives can be complicated. Wound ostomy and continence nursing professionals play a central role in the successful management of this patient population.Entities:
Keywords: Colostomy; Ileostomy; Ostomy; Palliative care; QoL; Stoma
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31446916 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2019.06.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Clin North Am ISSN: 0039-6109 Impact factor: 2.741