SEXUALITY FOLLOWING STOMA FORMATION 2

NURSING CARE

Taylor, Sarah BSc adult nursing, RGN

Sarah Taylor, BSc adult nursing, RGN, is staff nurse, St. George's Hospital, south London.

For more clinical information log on to nursingtimes.net and NT Clinical and Archive

THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN DOUBLE-BLIND PEER-REVIEWED

Nursing Times 104(17):p 28-29, April 29, 2008.

Taylor, S. (2008) Sexuality following stoma formation 2: nursing care. Nursing Times; 104: 17, 28-29. This is the second of a two-part unit on issues surrounding sexuality following stoma formation. Part 1 outlined background, and the need to provide holistic patient care that incorporates both the physical and psychosocial issues surrounding stoma formation. This part outlines practical advice and support that nurses can provide for patients.