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Paediatric stoma care nursing in the UK and Ireland

Marie Waller1

  • 1Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Stoma Care Department, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 25, 2008
PubMed

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The Paediatric Stoma Nurse Group (PSNG) was established in 2005 to improve care standards for children with stomas. This group develops best practices and resources for paediatric stoma care nursing, benefiting neonates, children, and adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Paediatric Care
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Stoma formation significantly impacts patients and families, necessitating specialized care.
  • Paediatric stoma care nursing is a smaller sub-specialty within the established field of stoma care nursing.
  • Varied needs exist among paediatric stoma patients, requiring tailored nursing approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of paediatric stoma care nurses in improving care standards.
  • To discuss the work of the Paediatric Stoma Nurse Group (PSNG) since its 2005 establishment.
  • To outline the PSNG's efforts in developing standards, guidelines, and resources for paediatric stoma care.

Main Methods:

  • The article discusses the ongoing work and initiatives of the PSNG.
  • Focus on the development of standards and best practice guidelines for paediatric stoma care.
  • Emphasis on creating patient/parental information and establishing a professional forum.

Main Results:

  • The PSNG has actively worked towards standardizing paediatric stoma care nursing.
  • Development of best practice guidelines and patient information resources is underway.
  • The PSNG aims to be a proactive forum for healthcare professionals in paediatric stoma care.

Conclusions:

  • The Paediatric Stoma Nurse Group (PSNG) is crucial for advancing paediatric stoma care nursing.
  • Standardization and improved resources are vital for the wellbeing of children with stomas and their families.
  • The PSNG's role as an independent forum supports continuous improvement in this specialized field.

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