Comparison of adjustment to a temporary or permanent ostomy using the OAI-23.

Aim: The aim of this work was to compare adjustment between those with a new temporary or permanent ostomy in a cohort of Australian adults.

Method: This is a multicentre, longitudinal observational study. Ostomy adjustment was measured using the Ostomy Adjustment Inventory (OAI-23) at six possible time points ending at 9 months postsurgery or at the time of ostomy closure in those with a temporary stoma.