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Common peristomal skin problems and potential treatment options.
1St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|October 25, 2008
Summary
Nurses frequently encounter ostomy patients with peristomal skin complications, such as excoriated skin. Identifying the cause is crucial for effective treatment, often requiring stoma specialist nurse expertise.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Stoma Care
- Dermatology
Background:
- Nurses across various specialties manage patients with stomas, which can be new or long-standing.
- Ostomate care presents challenges, especially when complications arise, impacting patient quality of life.
- Excoriated peristomal skin is a common issue among individuals with stomas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline common stoma-related problems encountered by nurses.
- To describe the presentation of these ostomy complications.
- To offer potential therapeutic interventions for managing these issues.
Main Methods:
- Review of common ostomy complications.
- Description of clinical presentations.
- Discussion of treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Excoriated peristomal skin is a frequent complication with diverse etiologies.
- The underlying cause of skin irritation dictates the appropriate management approach.
- Simple treatments may suffice, but complex cases necessitate specialized stoma nurse intervention.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must be equipped to recognize and manage common ostomy problems.
- Accurate diagnosis of peristomal skin issues is key to successful treatment.
- Collaboration with stoma specialist nurses ensures optimal patient outcomes.
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