Leakage of stomal effluent outside the baseplate leads to rise in product usage and health professional interactions. (12th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Fries Jensen, Lasse; Rolls, Natasha; Russell-Roberts, Paul; Vestergaard, Martin; Jensen, Majken Linnemann; Boisen, Esben Bo
• Is Part Of: British journal of nursing. Volume 32:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 19
• Publication Date: 2023-01-12
• Subjects: Stoma -- Leakage -- Healthcare resource use -- Behavioural changes -- Stoma care products; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.1.8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-0461

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Leakage of stomal effluent outside the baseplate that soils clothes or bedsheets is a common problem for many people with a stoma and significantly impacts their quality of life. Aim: To understand behavioural changes for people experiencing faecal leakage outside the baseplate regarding the usage of pouching systems, supporting products and interactions with health professionals. Methods: Retrospective, self-reported questionnaire. Findings: Respondents on average experienced 1.1 incidents of faecal leakage outside the baseplate per fortnight. In periods with issues of leakage, 21% of respondents had been in contact with health professionals, 40% increased their use of pouching systems, 25% increased their use of existing supporting products, and 21% included additional supporting products to their change routine. The increased use of healthcare resources was estimated to cost £32.47 in the 3 weeks following a leakage incident. Conclusion: Incidents of leakage outside the baseplate lead to increased use of healthcare resources.