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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
PubMed

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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.

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.

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