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Review
. 2010 Mar;106(11):16, 18, 20.

Older people should be given practical support to effectively manage their stomas

Trudi Pearson
  • PMID: 20391837
Review

Older people should be given practical support to effectively manage their stomas

Trudi Pearson. Nurs Times. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

People who have had a stoma for many years and managed it effectively may encounter problems as they grow older as a result of physical and/or cognitive impairment. This article outlines some of the problems the ageing process can cause and offers potential management strategies.

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