This special podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a 6-part series included in the “Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow” Program. During this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Yates, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, CWOCN, to discuss the history and importance of ostomy support groups, group alternatives, ways that WOC nurses can get involved, additional resources and more.
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Episode Resources:
Visit ostomy.org to learn about the United Ostomy Associations of America
Click here to find a nearby UOAA Affiliated Support Group throughout the United States
Click here to learn about the Emory University Wound, Ostomy, And Continence Nursing Education Center
Click here to learn about the Cleveland Clinic – R.B. Turnbull, Jr. Md WOC Nursing Education Program
Facebook support groups:
- – The Real Ostomy Support Group
- – Stoma & Ostomy Support Group
- – Ladies Ileostomy Group
- – Double Baggers Ostomy Support Group
- – Central Mass Ostomy Support Group
Visit ostomycanada.ca to learn about the Ostomy Canada Society
Journal articles:
- – Click here to view articles related to patient support groups published in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN)
- – Click here to view the article on starting and maintaining hospital-based ostomy support groups
Visit youthrally.org to learn about The Youth Rally
Click here for a variety of patient resources
Access the free tool Peristomal Skin Assessment Guide for Consumers
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Disclosure:
The planners and faculty for this program have nothing to disclose unless listed on the event website. All potential Conflicts of Interest have been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner, Nurse Planner, and Director of Education, and resolved according to the WOCN Society policy to ensure that no bias exists as a result of disclosed relevant financial relationships with Commercial Interest Organizations.
About the Speaker:
Stephanie Yates holds a BSN from UNC-Chapel Hill and an MSN from Duke University with a primary focus in adult oncology. She later completed a Post Masters certificate as an adult nurse practitioner. Her WOC nursing training was completed at Emory in 1981. Practicing as a WOC nurse for over 35 years, ostomy patients have always been a large part of her practice. She has lectured on ostomy related topics in a variety of settings and was recently lead author in the revision of the PSAG tool and resulting manuscript.