Phone support from ostomy nurses after hospital discharge
This study tests whether follow-up phone calls from a specialized ostomy nurse after you leave the hospital can help reduce the chances of needing to go back to the hospital. It is for adults who have recently had an ostomy created.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older).
- You have a new ostomy (a surgically created opening for body waste to leave the body).
- You are able to understand and agree to participate.
- You speak English.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You are not having surgery to revise (redo) your ostomy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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