Summary and Conclusions
59% of ostomists had rarely/never sought help
Stoma Care Nurses were the main source of help, and far more likely to be used than any other source
A majority of ostomists ‘agreed’ that their parastomal hernia had made them more self-conscious
Just under half ‘agreed’ that it had made their pouch more difficult to put on
Main Findings: Seeking Help
How often do you seek help to manage your parastomal hernia?
Stoma Care Nurses were the main source of help, and far more likely to be used than any other source
Who do you seek help from?
How far do you agree or disagree with the following statements about parastomal hernias?
Base: All (322) | Agree |
|---|---|
My parastomal hernia has made me more self-conscious | 63% |
My parastomal hernia has made it more difficult to put on a pouch | 47% |
My parastomal hernia has made no difference to the way I manage my stoma | 46% |
My stoma has changed shape since I was diagnosed with a parastomal hernia | 38% |
Having a parastomal hernia is not something I worry about | 36% |
Since I have had a parastomal hernia, the output from my stoma has become more erratic | 30% |