Psychological considerations of stoma care nursing

Borwell, Barbara MA (Ed), RGN Dip Couns, NDN

Barbara Borwell MA (Ed), RGN, Dip Couns, NDN Cert is Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist and Lecturer/Practitioner in Stoma and Breast Care, Salisbury District Hospital, Wiltshire.
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Nursing Standard 11(48):p 49-55, August 20, 1997.

This article provides a brief insight into the complexities and impact of stoma surgery and supports the belief that a patient's psychological and sexual health are as important as his or her physical wellbeing.