Session 1 (between 4 weeks and 8 weeks after stoma creation) |
Everyday life with an enterostoma Common problems: gas, odor, leaks Changing the pouch Family and friends What to eat and drink after stoma creation Clothing |
Stoma therapist |
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Experiences with living with an enterostoma Travelling Going to work Living in a family |
Lay teacher from patient organization for persons with a stoma in Denmark |
Session 2 (between 8 weeks and 16 weeks after stoma creation) |
Skin care and special appliances Dermatitis, hyperplasia Constipation, diarrhea Scars, parastomal bulging |
Stoma therapist |
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Exercises and training after stoma creation Benefits and risks related to exercising Fitness, bicycling, jogging, swimming Exercising with others Instruction and supervision |
Physiotherapist |
Session 3 (between 16 weeks and 24 weeks after stoma creation) |
Back to work, social and physical activities How to resume activities from life-before-the stoma Coherence between life before and after stoma creation |
Stoma therapist |
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Sexuality and intimacy Common sexual problems related to colorectal surgery and stoma creation How to gain or regain intimacy and intercourse Body-image and identity Treatment options for sexual complications |
Sexologist |