the participants and I work together to discover issues of concern , why they exist , and how they may be addressed . My nutritionist role and observations regarding the lack of post-surgical dietary guidance for stoma patients serve as a foundation for the study .
Aim of the research
The research aims to elucidate the issues associated with high faecal output stomas , as it is crucial to recognise the traumatic experiences endured by patients and the vital need for better management , particularly through diet .
Giving a voice to people living with stoma concerns
By combining personal experiences , patient narratives , and scientific research , the study seeks to inform healthcare practitioners and researchers about the complexities of stoma care and the potential benefits of targeted dietary interventions from the patient ' s perspective .
I have encountered many personal anecdotes in my role as a nutritionist , and many stand out . One was a woman who had two beautiful dogs that required daily walking . On one occasion , the stoma bag leaked , permeated through her jumper , and ran into her track pants , only saved from escaping through the bottom of her trousers by the elastic edging . This example of high output overflow during a routine dog walk vividly illustrates the disruptive impact on daily activities . Her stoma output had severely restricted her life until she received advice on fibre intake .
The research so far
My journey so far as a novice researcher has been an interesting mix of excitement and frustration , which I have been told is ‘ normal ’ for a PhD student .
Scoping literature , learning philosophy , writing proposals , planning the journey , and the ethics approval process have been challenging . I am pleased to say I have achieved all . This is the background to a PhD before starting the practical research phase , which will commence early this year . I have been fortunate to have two exceptional supervisors and , of course , the Scholarship from ATMS , which allows for the luxury of time to complete my compelling drive to assist this underrepresented subset of the Australian community .
My research underscores the importance of dietary advice post-stoma surgery to mitigate complications and improve QoL . It reinforces my desire to improve the understanding of the HOS patient , giving rise to a simple , effective , costsaving approach of a low-fibre diet on HOS and QoL .
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