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Older people should be given practical support to effectively manage their stomas.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20391837     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
People who have had a stoma for many years and managed it effectively may encounter problems as they grow older as a result of physical and/or cognitive impairment. This article outlines some of the problems the ageing process can cause and offers potential management strategies.
Authors:
Trudi Pearson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nursing times     Volume:  106     ISSN:  0954-7762     ISO Abbreviation:  Nurs Times     Publication Date:    2010 Mar 23-29
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-15     Completed Date:  2010-04-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0423236     Medline TA:  Nurs Times     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  16, 18, 20     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged* / physiology,  psychology
Aging / physiology,  psychology
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Ostomy* / education,  nursing,  psychology
Patient Education as Topic / organization & administration*
Self Care / methods,  psychology
Social Support*
Surgical Stomas

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