Oral Presentation

Mrs Sarah Haughey1 1TG Eakin, Comber, United Kingdom Enhancing quality of life with a 2 – piece appliance: a series of case studies. Choosing the correct appliance is essential for enhancing a person’s quality of life. The journey of living...

Mrs Sarah Haughey1 1TG Eakin, Comber, United Kingdom Enhancing Care Using Digital Technology. The world of healthcare is changing, and the impact of the digital revolution is changing how we as health professionals and users of these services receive information...

Mrs Wendy McNamara1, Dr David Morrison1 1Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia There is a significant cohort of patients who require the use of paste to fill deficits or creases in their peristomal skin prior to applying their pouching system. For...

Mrs Lisa  Richards1, Mrs Cheryl Penter1 1St John Of God Hosptial, Subiaco, Ardross, Australia Colorectal surgeons are more skilled now than ever. This has led to surgical resections as low as ultra low anterior resections with hand sewn coloanal anastomoses...

Mrs Cheryl Jannaway1 1Act Health, Monash, Australia Granulomas  are small areas  of granulation tissue, that can be painful, bleed easily and cause problems with stoma appliances sticking leading to leakages. My presentation is looking at the different methods I used...

Dr Linda Vu1, Mrs Deborah Sinclair1, Mrs Laura Hughes1, Dr. Mary Theophilus1 1St. John Of God, Subiaco, Australia Purpose: Preoperative stoma site marking is supported by research and professional organisations as an intervention that can reduce the incidence of stoma...

Mrs Patricia Walls RN. STN.1 1St Vincent’s Northside Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, , Stoma placement requires careful assessment preoperatively. However, post-operatively, changes in body contours can occur that cause problems with stoma  management. Complications after any major surgery can be distressing...

Mrs Naomi  Houston1 1Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Kingswood, Australia Formation of an abdominal stoma is a relatively straightforward procedure in contemporary medical practice. Minimal complications result and patients are able to return to a comparatively normal life.  Yesterday...

Ms Melanie Perez1, Ms Anne Mamo RN, BN, DipAppSc (Nursing), MN (ClinLead)2, Daniela Levido RN2 1St. George Public Hospital, Hebersham, Australia; 2St George Public Hospital, Kogarah, NSW. This case study looks at the importance of providing a holistic approach to stoma care....

Mrs Renee Matthews1, Mrs  Kristie Willis1 1Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Australia Enteroatmospheric Fistula – the mere term ignites terror in any Stomal Therapists’ minds. HOW AM I GOING TO MANAGE THIS?!??! This presentation follows Annie’s journey and examines the transformation...