title: Choosing the correct accessory for each stoma type: an update.
abstract: There are many people with a stoma that report a good quality of life. However, for many, problems can be encountered that can directly affect them. The use of a stoma accessory, in addition to the stoma appliance, can often benefit people with a stoma in relation to treating sore skin or preventing appliances from leakage. This article focuses on some of the more common stoma accessories, including when and why they should be used.
authors.affiliation: Enhanced Recovery Nurse at St Marks Hospital, Middlesex.
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burch
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010030:Ostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods*