Research Study Reveals Nurses’ Importance in Stoma Care
March 31, 2021
One study shows the crucial role nurses have in stoma care and in the successful adjustment of patients to their stoma.
Ileal Conduit Care and Nurses: A Review of Evidence-Based Practice
July 16, 2020
In 2019, researchers in China released an important study on interventions with ileal conduit patients after having undergone surgery for bladder cancer. It has since proven to be a wonderful resource for all providers who work with ileal conduit patients. The study began in 2014 with the establishment of a “dedicated team” of ostomy specialists […]
Ability of Patient to Provide Own Ostomy Care Called into Question
May 27, 2020
A patient’s ability to carry out her own ostomy care was the key issue in a lawsuit. Find out how involuntary commitment applies to your wound practice.
Colostomy Care for Inmates Is Important to Maintain Wellness
January 8, 2020
It's surprising how many reported cases exist where colostomy care was the basis of federal lawsuits filed by inmates throughout the United States.
Learn Tips for Proper Colostomy Irrigation
September 3, 2019
Speaker shares pointers on colostomy irrigation at our national conference as a life-changing ostomy management alternative to pouching.
One Patient’s Perspective on How to Adapt to Living with an Ostomy Bag
August 27, 2019
Patient shares that if he can adapt to living with an ostomy bag, anyone can do it and advises clinicians to provide encouragement along with care.
Instructor Named 2019 WOC Nurse of the Year for Ostomy Care
June 25, 2019
Increasing the number of clinicians who provide ostomy care is a key goal for Hooper, so she seeks to raise visibility of the specialty.
Ostomy Minute: How to Get a Good Seal Without Skin Residue
March 30, 2018
How can you create a good seal under the skin barrier of an ostomy appliance without leaving residue on the skin? In this one-minute video, WCEI Instructor Joy Hooper, RN, BSN, CWOCN, OMS, WCC discusses new products you should explore.
Ostomy Minute: Is Ostomy Paste an Adhesive?
February 18, 2018
When you need extra adhesion under a skin barrier, is ostomy paste the way to go? WCEI instructor Joy Hooper sets the story straight in this short video.
Stomas: What You Need to Know
January 6, 2017
Each stoma is unique. Get more information on the different types of stoma and learn the ideal characteristics of a healthy stoma.