title: Knowing how. Recovering after stoma surgery.
abstract: The postoperative period after stoma surgery involves helping patients to come to terms with their new condition. Effective management of any problems that may arise is crucial to the rehabilitative process.
authors.affiliation: Bedford General Hospital.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cottam
mesh_terms: D003289:Convalescence / Q000523:psychology*; D004766:Enterostomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*