title: Caring for patients with colostomies.
authors.affiliation: Pelican Centre, North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Plant
authors.forename: Rosemary
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Brierley
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D004032:Diet; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011391:Prolapse; D012649:Self Concept; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology