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High Levels Of Satisfaction With ConvaTec Moldable Skin Barrier
According to an article in ‘Medical News Today‘ results published recently in the journal ‘Ostomy Wound Management‘ showed that ET nurses and people living with all types of ostomy reported very high levels of satisfaction with a new moldable skin barrier pioneered by ConvaTec Ostomy Care.
The article states:
“The barrier’s soft, pliable adhesive is rolled open to fit the desired size and shape with no cutting necessary and then rebounds to gently hug the individual stoma and contours around the stoma for a secure, personalized fit. The proprietary technologies are featured on the company’s SUR-FIT Natura(R) ostomy system, currently available in the U.S. and Canada, and on other brands around the world.
The product was rated “very good” to “excellent” by a high percentage of nurses and participants with an ostomy across a range of criteria including ease of use, adherence and fit, effective skin protection, and overall satisfaction.
Both nurses and participants reported that the product was easy to apply, mold and create a customized fit, and gave it high ratings for effective skin protection.”
See the full article here:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151785.php
Update to our earlier post on product costs
Earlier in the year, as part of our Fuzzbutt’s Top Tips feature, we made a post which tried to list as many websites and organisations that we could find which offered subsidised or free ostomy products to people in need.
This week we heard from Ostomy Angels which is a new website offering free products to people unable to afford them for just the price of shipping and handling, and so they have been added to the posts listings too.
Based in the USA (Austin, Texas) you can make a donation to Ostomy Angels, or find out more details about this service by visiting their website.
Links:
Ostomy Angels: http://ostomyangels.com/
Our Original Post: Fuzzbutt’s Top Tip #5: Help with Ostomy Product Costs
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Breakaway gains charity status
Yesterday I posted about Breakaway’s latest summer event having been a huge success. And today I’m delighted to be posting again about the activity weekends group for kids with bowel conditions or ostomies as I’ve been told this morning that they have achieved charity status! As the kids today would say… w00t! And, BA FTW!!!
This is fantastic news and I’d like to personally congratulate everyone associated with Breakaway but especially the groups founders Jules and Rach who have worked so very hard over the last few years to bring their vision to life.
Congratulations Breakaway!
Links: Visit the Breakaway Website
