title: Evaluation of a new ostomy mouldable seal: an international product evaluation.
abstract: A new mouldable seal, Brava® Protective Seal, was evaluated by patients on aspects related to residue, durability, and preference. A total of 135 patients from four countries participated (Denmark, Germany, Japan and the USA) and the new product was compared to the patients' usual pouching systems. Less residue and easier skin cleansing was observed, which may benefit patient quality of life. The possible benefits of less residue for peristomal skin health need further investigation.
authors.affiliation: Head Nurse/Enterostomal Nurse University Hospital Ghent Belgium.
authors.forename: Chantal
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tielemans
authors.affiliation: Clinical Nurse Consultant, Stomal Therapy Wound Management, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
authors.forename: Rosalind
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Probert
authors.affiliation: Enterostomal Nurse, Consultant and Educator.
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Forest-Lalande
authors.affiliation: Senior Medical Specialist, Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, Denmark.
authors.forename: Anne Steen
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.affiliation: Senior Product Manager, Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, Denmark.
authors.forename: Søren
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aggerholm
authors.affiliation: Scientific Manager, Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, Denmark.
authors.forename: Teresa Adeltoft
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Ajslev
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003125:Colostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000451:nursing; D003559:Cystostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000451:nursing; D003718:Denmark; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000451:nursing; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010030:Ostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D017592:Skin Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Accessories; Barrier; Colostomy; Ileostomy; Ostomy; Patient survey; Peristomal skin; Residue; Seal; Urostomy