title: Improving patient care after stoma reversal.
abstract: This article will examine the current service provision for patients who have had a temporary stoma reversal. Findings of a patient survey will be presented, highlighting the support and information received by 27 patients following a stoma reversal operation. Associated literature (Camilleri-Brennan and Steele, 2000; Sailer at al, 2000; Desnoo and Faithfull, 2006; Siassi et al, 2008; Chow et al, 2009) has confirmed a high likelihood of altered bowel function after stoma reversal, but makes less reference to the care that these patients require during the follow-up period. It is recommended that colorectal teams discuss the care implications for patients requiring stoma reversal, and appraise their care delivery to ensure patient needs are met.
authors.affiliation: Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London.
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010030:Ostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012086:Reoperation; D012648:Self Care; D006113:United Kingdom