title: A thirst for practical knowledge. Stoma patients' opinions of the services they receive.
abstract: Formation of a stoma is a major event which in many cases affects the rest of the patient's life. This qualitative study looks at stoma patients' perceptions of the help they receive in preparing for surgery and coping thereafter.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D004766:Enterostomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010465:Perception; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012944:Social Support