Description

People experiencing an ostomy, chronic wounds or fecal incontinence often experience a range of quality-of-life challenges throughout their life. Some of these may include economic challenges related to employment, sexuality, psychosocial issues, social and family relationships. Evidence shows WOC Nurses positively impact Quality of Life and help address the challenges these individual’s encounter as they transition to a new normal. What questions do the people experiencing these challenges acknowledge that they could have asked their WOC Nurse and/or provider in search of additional support?

Derek dealt with fecal incontinence from childhood into adulthood. Joe lives with a J-Pouch and experienced a previous ostomy. Johnathan endured several surgical procedures, a myocutaneous flap and is now in full recovery after dealing with a chronic trochanteric wound. Anna lives with an ileostomy after multiple surgeries, experienced a failed J Pouch and a pregnancy while living with her ostomy. Each have unique experiences to share on how to help patients like themselves to manage the challenges they each endure. Each individual story of coping and acceptance will provide WOC Nurses tools and clinical pearls to support an environment conducive to health and wellness.

Specialty

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  Continence
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  Ostomy
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  Professional Practice
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  Wound

Learning Outcome

Additional Info

Physical Therapy Contact Hours:
1.00

Type of Credit:
Physical Therapy Contact Hours