title: A new image to accept: psychological aspects of stoma care.
abstract: Patients undergoing ileostomy or colostomy surgery face permanent changes to their accepted body image and lifestyle. This article examines the conscious and subconscious reactions patients exhibit in response to this.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Model
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001828:Body Image; D003376:Counseling; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D004766:Enterostomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006117:Grief; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care