A Descriptive Study to Explore the Effect of Peristomal Skin Complications on Quality of Life of Adults With a Permanent Ostomy.

In this study, allergic contact dermatitis was the most common peristomal complication reported. Irritant contact dermatitis negatively affected QoL, and almost half of the participants sought the help of an ostomy care nurse. The results of this study suggest patients may benefit from more education about peristomal complications and the reporting of appliance-related contact dermatitis. Studies examining the presence of peristomal skin complications and their influence on QoL, as well as availability of and access to follow-up care with qualified ostomy nurses, are needed. PMID: 28570245 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Ostomy Wound Management - Category: Surgery Tags: Ostomy Wound Manage Source Type: research