What patient education resources are available to help individuals with stomas manage their condition effectively?

For individuals with stomas, patient education and support are primarily facilitated through referral to a specialist stoma care service ². When a stoma is being considered for people with faecal incontinence that severely restricts lifestyle, individuals should be informed about the potential benefits, risks, and long-term effects of the procedure ². Those assessed as possible candidates for a stoma should be referred to a stoma care service for comprehensive management and support ².