Things to consider when educating a patient with a new caecostomy for antegrade colonic enema via a Chait Cecostomy Catheter

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Journal of Stomal Therapy Australia

Publisher

Cambridge

School

School of Nursing and Midwifery

RAS ID

29067

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Patton, V. (2019). Things to consider when educating a patient with a new caecostomy for antegrade colonic enema via a Chait Cecostomy Catheter. Journal of Stomal Therapy Australia, 39(2), 8-12.

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Abstract

The antegrade colonic enema (ACE) is a useful management option for patients with difficult defaecatory disorders. However, it requires a high level of self-care, especially in the initial period when patients are establishing their irrigation routines. The following paper discusses the importance of patient selection, education, and outlines potential problems and solutions which may affect irrigation efficacy.

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10.33235/jsta.39.2.8-12

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