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D L Volker

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Infection in the cancer patient with an ostomy.

One of the most common reasons for ostomy surgery today is cancer. Because cancer is frequently treated with combined therapy, the surgery that results in an ostomy may be only one component of the overall therapy. The ET nurse is frequently the only nurse who cares for the patient on a consistent basis as he or she crosses medical-surgical therapies, and the ET nurse may be the one to first notice changes in the patient. Knowledge of the increased risks of infection and methods of prevention and therapeutic approaches are critical to the care of a patient who is undergoing such therapy.

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Needs assessment and resource identification.

Given the constraints of the current healthcare system, the mandate for patient education is clear - a time-efficient and cost-effective approach. This article explores the concept of conducting a needs assessment as a means of clearly and efficiently delineating learning needs and learner characteristics. Tools for collecting and documenting pertinent patient data should be used to consolidate information and should be accessible to all members of the healthcare team, avoiding costly duplication of effort. Other valuable resources include patient education exchange groups, which can be composed of representatives from all interested healthcare organizations in a designated area, and the identification and use of free or low-cost teaching tools.

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