Beyond the Bag: Challenging Differences in Stoma Care

Why does Advancing Stoma Care Services: Evidence-based Proposals for a Best Practice Pathway (ASCS) matter?

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways. We hear from all of our guests on why they think the ASCN UK’s Advancing Stoma Care Services project is so important. Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website [https://ascnuk.org/ascn-uk-projects-advancing-stoma-care-services/]. *This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns. Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media [https://vibrantsoundmedia.com] production.

If experts by experience designed a stoma service

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways. Experts by experience, Rachel Jury, Caroline Bramwell and Sarah Squire and Giovanni Cinque from Colostomy UK share their thoughts on what improvements can be made in stoma care, including the need for better resources, societal awareness, and accessibility for ostomates. Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website [https://ascnuk.org/ascn-uk-projects-advancing-stoma-care-services/]. *This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns. Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media [https://vibrantsoundmedia.com] production.

The importance of follow up care

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways and the importance of follow-up care.  Experts by experience Rachel Jury, Caroline Bramwell and Sarah Squire share their experiences and insights on the necessity of annual reviews, effective communication with stoma nurses, and the significance of patient input in shaping stoma care practices.  Giovanni Cinque from Colostomy UK also shares his thoughts on the need for regular contact between patients and healthcare providers to ensure optimal stoma management and support. Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website [https://ascnuk.org/ascn-uk-projects-advancing-stoma-care-services/]. *This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns. Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media [https://vibrantsoundmedia.com] production.

What does good community support look like?

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways. The ASCN UK understands that there are gaps in current care pathways and there is a necessity for a more structured yet flexible approach to stoma management. Natasha Rolls speaks to expert by experience, Rachel Jury and Specialist Stoma Care Nurse, Tammy Temple to get their opinions on what good community support looks like from both sides of the table. Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website [https://ascnuk.org/ascn-uk-projects-advancing-stoma-care-services/]. *This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns. Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media [https://vibrantsoundmedia.com] production.

Going home

Beyond the Bag discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with a stoma, emphasising the need for standardised care pathways. When a patient leaves hospital for the first time after surgery, their care is transferred from the hospital team to their community Stoma Care Nurse team. Ostomate Caroline Bramwell chats to Specialist Stoma Care Nurses, Cheryl Ward and Sally Nightingale about the importance of the relationship between patient and Stoma Care Nurses. They discuss the benefits of a standardised pathway in follow up care and how it is tailored to individual needs. Learn more about the Advancing Stoma Care Services initiative on the ASCN UK website [https://ascnuk.org/ascn-uk-projects-advancing-stoma-care-services/]. *This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The information provided in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment, and patients are encouraged to consult healthcare providers, including nurses, for any medical questions or concerns. Beyond The Bag is a Vibrant Sound Media [https://vibrantsoundmedia.com] production.