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  • Surgical complications
  • Gastroenterology
  • Stoma care nursing

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  • Parastomal hernia is a frequent complication following stoma creation.
  • Preventive strategies are crucial to reduce parastomal hernia incidence.
  • Current care and management lack consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore evidence for consistent care in parastomal hernia management.
  • To develop a risk assessment tool for parastomal hernia.
  • To incorporate patient and nurse perspectives into parastomal hernia care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence on parastomal hernia.
  • Analysis of existing care and management protocols.
  • Development of a novel risk assessment tool.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests a need for standardized preventive measures.
  • A comprehensive risk assessment tool is proposed.
  • Patient and nurse perspectives highlight key factors for management.

Conclusions:

  • Consistent care and risk assessment are vital for minimizing parastomal hernia.
  • The proposed tool aims to improve patient outcomes and management strategies.
  • Integrating patient and nurse insights enhances parastomal hernia care effectiveness.