Stoma products, diet support and complication awareness for community care

Managing stomas in the community requires a knowledge of stoma products, what the products are, when the products should be used and how to effectively use them. This articles discusses the products in detail and the possible complications associated with improper use. Diet also plays a crucial role and community nurses are often asked for advice by their patients. The author also explore the role of community nurses in ensuring that people living with a stoma do not feel isolated and that their quality of life is not impacted.