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- Stoma-forming surgery presents challenges for patients, such as psychosocial impacts, body image changes, and altered body function.
- Adolescents face unique difficulties as they navigate body image and personal identity during a crucial period of seeking independence.
- Healthcare professionals, particularly Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialists, must be aware of these challenges to provide appropriate support for adolescents coping with stomas.
Article Abstract
Stoma-forming surgery can raise a number of challenges for patients of any age, including psychosocial impact, altered body image and altered body function. Adolescents may experience additional challenges as they are already adapting to changes in body image and personal identity while striving for independence. Healthcare professionals supporting adolescents with stomas need to have awareness of specific issues that may be encountered and the support required to aid and promote coping and adjustment. This case study considers adolescents coping and adjusting to living with a stoma and the role of the Stoma Care Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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