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The Ostomy Life Study Review 2016/17
In this Ostomy Life Study Review, we focus on peristomal body profiles.
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Around one third of people living with a stoma have an outward peristomal body profile due to curves and bulges. Data from our Ostomy Life Study 2016/2017 shows that these patients have very specific challenges in dealing with their situation. In this section, we share insights on what these challenges are and how to best support this group of patients.
When do outward peristomal areas develop?
Peristomal areas can develop both early and late following stoma surgery. It is most common (50%) for outward areas to develop within the first 6 months after surgery. However, for almost a third of people (30%) with outward peristomal body profiles, the area didn’t develop until more than a year after surgery1.
Average number of accessories used
People with outward peristomal body profiles use more accessories. Similar to inward peristomal body profiles, outward peristomal areas require more accessories to obtain proper fit and care1.
Outward peristomal body profiles are challenged by body movement
Our findings show that people with outward peristomal body profiles experience that movements of the body as well as static body positions have an impact on the skin around the stoma1.
Outward peristomal body profiles are challenged by body movement
- Many people with outward peristomal areas experience stretching of the ostomy shape when they change body position.
- The findings show that many people with outward peristomal body profiles have uncontrollable bellies as they move up and down when active and moves to the side when lying down.
- A little more than half of the people with an outward peristomal body profile experience stretching of the skin when sitting down.
Boost your knowledge
If you want to learn more about outward peristomal body profiles and the challenges that people with this type of peristomal profile deal with, there’s much more to explore in this section.
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StudyInsights
Have the needs of people with outward peristomal body profiles been overlooked?
Read the conclusions from Ostomy Life Study 2016/2017
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StudyArticle
Living with a parastomal bulge: the patients’ perspective
A qualitative study about the effect a parastomal bulge has on a patient’s quality of life
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StudyInsights
How much do we know about peristomal bulges?
Read this ShortRead covering a literature review of existing research on peristomal bulges
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OverviewArticle
Treating parastomal hernias: the surgical perspective
An overview of the surgical options for treating parastomal hernias and the role nurses can play.
Meet the experts
Coloplast Talks presents an entire catalogue of short videos on key topics across the fields of chronic care. Each video is based on keynote presentations given by leading experts at our symposia, congresses and events. In this section, we’ve collected Talks that address the topics of complicated stomas and outward peristomal profiles.
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StomaTalk
Living with a complicated stoma
Watch Rachel change her pouch on her ileostomy and hear about her experiences
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StomaTalk
How does a parastomal bulge impacts a patient’s life?
Join Marianne Marianne Krogsgaard as she shares highlights from her research
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StomaTalk
Surgical techniques for parastomal hernias
Watch surgeon, Dr. Peter-Martin Krarup introducing the surgical techniques
Download tools and guidelines
In this section, we provide you with the tools and guidelines you and your patients need to understand their body profile and choose the product that creates the right fit.
- Ostomy Life Study 2016/2017 Review