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E Shipes

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PubMed1988

A study to compare the overall performance of two hydrocolloid dressings on partial thickness wounds.

This study was conducted to compare the overall performance of a test dressing (RestoreTM Wound Care Dressing, Hollister Incorporated), because it is newer to the market, to a control dressing (Duoderm, Convatec, A Squibb Company) a product that is more established in the market. The study was random, unblinded, controlled and utilized a sample of subjects with non-infected dermal ulcers and partial-thickness wounds. Compared to the control dressing, the test dressing was more absorbent, easier to use and wore twice as long. This dressing was also more flexible, conformable, adhesive and durable. Significantly less barrier residue remained on the wound bed and/or periwound area with the test dressing, and significantly more wounds were evaluated as healed or improved. The clinical data strongly established the superior performance of the test dressing over the control occlusive dressing.

Equipment Design↗
PubMed1987

Psychosocial issues: the person with an ostomy.

Rehabilitation of a person with an ostomy is a complex process that requires the comprehensive, concerted efforts of not only the health care team but family, friends, and the community as well. Competence in the physical aspects of ostomy care enhances psychologic adjustment. Advance planning ensures that nurses will address those issues that foster rehabilitation. Physical, emotional, and interpersonal problems must be closely scrutinized so that appropriate therapeutic interventions can be initiated at the earliest possible moment. Informed, assertive nurses who appreciate the complexity of adaptation to an ostomy, and who are committed to providing comprehensive care in a therapeutic manner, increase the rehabilitation potential of all of their patients.

Body Image↗
PubMed1987

Sexual function following ostomy surgery.

This article provides a brief examination of normal sexual function as well as sexual problems associated with ostomy surgery. It also discusses the means by which nurses can intervene effectively to minimize problems through counseling.

Colostomy↗