Welcome & Don’t Want to Myth A Thing: Ostomy Science and Research About Living with An Ostomy: Update 2022

Oct 1, 2022 10:00am ‐ Oct 1, 2022 10:45am

Credits: None available.

For decades heath care professionals and the general public have had misconceptions about ostomy surgery. Tradition has guided recommendations for ostomy management. With the advent of evidence-based practice, ostomy science has accelerated. This presentation will synthesize themes and findings from current ostomy science about living with a diversion.

Contact Hours: 0.75

Learning Objective:
  • The learner will be able to express increased confidence in understanding myths of ostomy experience and themes of current ostomy science on quality of life for ostomates.