title: Promoting outcomes for patients with spinal cord impairments and ostomies.
abstract: Patients with spinal cord impairments (SCI) and ostomies have unique needs which must be addressed by medical-surgical nurses. By considering the anatomy and physiology of SCI, functional ability, cognitive limitations, and a myriad of other factors, nurses can positively influence clinical and social outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Outpatient Center, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL, USA.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Thomason
mesh_terms: D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010030:Ostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011788:Quality of Life; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*