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Leakage and PSC are the most common issues among people living with a stoma2,3

Peristomal skin complications (PSC) and leakage frequently become a vicious cycle for people living with a stoma. If not addressed, it can have a negative impact on quality of life, potentially even leading to social isolation.1,2,3

To help you as a healthcare professional better understand and help patients manage peristomal skin complications, we have developed a variety of elements to support you.

• A dedicated e-learning programme
• The Ostomy Care Publication Compendium
• The Risk Factor Model for peristomal skin complications

Altogether, they are designed to assist you in your everyday care of stoma patients.

Let’s break the cycle – together!

 

76% experience leakage under the baseplate2


65% experience leakage outside the baseplate2


88% experience PSC3

The realities of leakage and PSC

Leakage and skin complications may greatly affect the social life of people living with a stoma and have a negative impact on their quality of life.2,3

32% cannot do even light activities while 28% do not want to see other people. 34% change plans when they experience PSC and 33% prefer to stay at home altogether.3

“I don’t seek company when I experience skin issues. I stay on my own.”

Anna, has an ileostomy

Introducing the Coloplast Professional new e-learning modules on peristomal skin health

Thededicated e-learning modules for healthcare professionals are designed to boost your knowledge about peristomal skin health and PSC risk factors. Once you complete each module you can apply the insights you have gained into your clinical practice.

 

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Your Ostomy Care Publication Compendium

TheOstomy Care Publication compendium is a regularly updated resource developed to be your Ostomy Care go-to. It contains summaries of all Coloplast journal publications relating to themes such as the cause and impact of leakage and PSC for people living with a stoma and the risk factors associated with leakage and PSC. There are also direct links to the original source where you can explore the full publication in detail. You can also download the latest version and share freely with colleagues.

 

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We need to work together and break the cycle

Forpeople living with a stoma, leakage and PSC can become a vicious cycle.1 The Risk Factor Model for peristomal skin complications is designed to prevent a vicious cycle from happening or break the cycle by making it easier for you to assess the risk factors for developing PSC for the individual patient. Using it will enable you to take action to help prevent leakage and PSC and improve your quality of life.

 

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References

1. Rolstad, B. S. et al., PERISTOMAL SKIN COMPLICATIONS: PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, Ostomy/Wound Management 2004;50(9):68-77.

2. Jeppesen, P. B. et al, Impact of stoma leakage in everyday life: data from the Ostomy Life Study 2019, BJN, 2022, Vol 31, No 6 (Stoma Care Supplement)

3. Fellows, J et al. Multinational survey on living with an ostomy: prevalence and impact of peristomal skin complications, BJN, 2021, Vol 30, No 16.

4. Martins, L. et al., The Ostomy Skin Tool 2.0: a new instrument for assessing peristomal skin changes, BJN, 2022, Vol 31, No 8