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When trauma means a stoma.

Susan E Steele¹

¹Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg 33704, and University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida, USA. susan.steele@bayfront.org

Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

|November 30, 2006

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Trauma often necessitates ostomy surgery. Wound, ostomy, and continence nurses are vital for managing stoma creation and care in trauma patients, guiding future research.

Area of Science:

Trauma surgery
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing

Background:

Trauma is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity.
Ostomy surgery is sometimes required for severe traumatic injuries.
The role of specialized nurses in trauma care is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

To review injury mechanisms leading to stoma creation in trauma.
To outline essential wound, ostomy, and continence nursing interventions for trauma patients.
To identify areas for future research in this specialized nursing field.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies related to trauma and ostomy surgery.
Analysis of nursing care strategies for trauma populations requiring ostomies.
Synthesis of findings to propose future research directions.

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Main Results:

Identified common injury mechanisms necessitating stoma creation.
Highlighted key nursing care considerations for trauma patients with ostomies.
Established a foundation for evidence-based practice and future studies.

Conclusions:

Wound, ostomy, and continence nurses play an integral role in the multidisciplinary trauma team.
Standardized and advanced nursing care protocols are needed for trauma-related ostomies.
Further research is essential to optimize outcomes for trauma survivors with ostomies.