Stoma and Continence Conversations

In this episode Paul talks to Natasha Rolls about the validated tools that are available for ostomy care and how they can be used in clinical practice to improve care. Presented by Karen Tomlin and Paul Russell-Roberts Produced by Vibrant Sound Media For more information visit coloplastprofessional.co.uk This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with education. The informatio...

As nurses, we are familiar and comfortable with the concept of self-catheterisation but what it is like for people who are taught ISC? Karen speaks to Jason Gunn who has used ISC for a number of years. Jason tells us his story and gives an honest insight into his experience and how ISC can be introduced and individuals supported appropriately. Our website has a range of resources and newsletters t...

Mental health and wellbeing have never been as much in the media as it has been of late. Paul and Karen are joined by Dr. Terri Porrett in discussing that “it's okay not to be ok”. Join them as they discuss how we can help ourselves and each other during challenging times. Signposting to resources that may support you and your colleagues in ensuring that we care for ourselves as well as our patien...

Join Paul and Dr. Terri Porrett as they discuss how stoma care has changed over the years. From the days before convexity to the use of validated tools. This episode explores some of the myths and misconceptions in stoma care and how we can ensure we deliver the best evidence-based practice. You can find a range of validated clinical tools, including the body profile assessment, on our Coloplast P...

Many people are concerned about getting a UTI when they regularly perform ISC and research shows that 40% of ISC users feel UTIs are a daily concern. On average, someone performing ISC will have 2.7 UTIs a year. In this episode, Karen speaks to Sarah Hillery, lead nurse and urology ANP, about the impact of recurrent UTIs and how we can approach this challenge clinically. For further information ab...

Starting any new job or role within nursing can be a daunting experience and making the leap to a specialist nurse post is no different. This transition period from where a nurse can go from being an expert to an experienced novice can give a feeling of excitement and trepidation at the same time. In this episode, Paul will be joined by Maddie White, former chair of the ASCN and clinical lead at t...

The pandemic has brought many challenges to specialist nurses, including the need to maintain educational requirements and professional development. In this episode, Karen and Paul discuss the challenges with Dr. Terri Porrett as well as the acceleration of digital solutions. We explore how reflection can support both professional and personal wellbeing as well as the future of nurse education. Fo...

Stoma and Continence Conversations is your essential podcast for stoma and continence care.   At Coloplast Professional we believe clinician education related to ostomies and continence, as well as your professional growth and development matters.  Stoma and bowel and bladder issues impact the lives of those that you care for. Through this podcast we’re pleased to bring you more education and conv...