The Impact of Preoperative Stoma Marking on Health-Related Quality of Life: A Comparison Cohort Study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients receiving preoperative stoma marking by a certified wound, ostomy and continence nurse (CWOCN) to patients who did not receive preoperative marking.

Design: Quasi-experimental, nonrandomized comparison cohort study.

Subjects And Setting: The sample comprised 59 patients immediately following creation of a fecal stoma during an 18-month period between 2008 and 2010.

WOCN Society and ASCRS Position Statement on Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Patients Undergoing Colostomy or Ileostomy Surgery.

Marking the optimal location for a stoma preoperatively enhances the likelihood of a patient's independence in stoma care, predictable pouching system wear times, and resumption of normal activities. Colon and rectal surgeons and certified ostomy nurses are the optimal clinicians to select and mark stoma sites, as this skill is a part of their education, practice, and training. However, these providers are not always available, particularly in emergency situations.

WOCN Society and AUA Position Statement on Preoperative Stoma Site Marking for Patients Undergoing Urostomy Surgery.

Marking the optimal location for a stoma preoperatively enhances the likelihood of a patient's independence in stoma care, predictable pouching system wear times, and resumption of normal activities. Urologists and certified ostomy nurses are the optimal clinicians to select and mark stoma sites, as this skill is a part of their education, practice, and training. However, these providers are not always available, particularly in emergency situations.

Prevention of nosocomial pressure ulcers: a process improvement project.

Nosocomial pressure ulcers (PU) occur in approximately 12% of all hospitalized patients. The risk can be determined by a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. As a first line of defense against nosocomial PU, we use the Braden Scale to determine the potential risk of PU development during hospitalization.

Modern management of nonneurologic pediatric incontinence.

Incontinence affects 20%-30% of children. Historically, evaluation of voiding problems in children has involved complete urodynamic studies and treatment based primarily on bladder findings and anticholinergic medications. Unfortunately, success with this approach has been poor.