title: Improving ostomates' confidence with a discharge-solidifying agent.
abstract: Not every person with a stoma will develop problems or even feel that he or she is unable to manage a stoma independently. However, for the individual who does experience problems and struggles to cope, the stoma nurse is pivotal in providing resources and product experience. He or she can enable the ostomate to adapt to the stoma and maintain their quality of life. This article provides an overview of a solidifying agent and case studies illustrating how it can be used to help patients achieve independence.
authors.affiliation: Consultant Nurse, Colorectal and Stoma Care The London Clinic.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Slater
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003125:Colostomy / Q000451:nursing; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000451:nursing; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D010030:Ostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D005782:Gels
keywords: Adaptation; High output; Quality of life; Solidifying agent; Stoma