title: Considerations when caring for a person with a prolapsed stoma.
abstract: Stomal prolapse is a complication that can occur with all types of stoma. Not only does a prolapse cause issues with pouch management for the ostomist, but can also lead to many psychological problems. Stoma care nurses are often the first point of contact for ostomists when they prolapse, and are therefore in a position to assess, reassure and educate. However, in order to fully support the ostomist, nurses need to have a thorough understanding of the effect, both physical and psychological, that a prolapse can have on the patient and those closest to them.
authors.affiliation: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Suzie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dukes
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D054047:Surgical Stomas; D006113:United Kingdom