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The 2009 Opus Healthcare Bursary has been awarded to Sarah Varma, Clinical Nurse Specialist, St Mark’s Hospital, London.
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An exploration of the lived experience for those carrying out colostomy irrigation
This project is an exploration of how it feels to carry out colostomy irrigation and achieving faecal continence. This study should offer information that can improve the statistics of colostomy irrigation. Much of the literature currently available explores the principles and practices of colostomy irrigation and its lack of popularity in the UK. Very little has been written on the promotion of colostomy irrigation through the patient’s viewpoint.
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Aims and Objectives:-
- To explore the thoughts and feelings of the patient who irrigates their colostomy
- To determine whether it has allowed them to adapt to their stoma socially, work aspect, sexual relations and intimacy
- To identify any anxieties in relation to irrigation
- To determine whether colostomy irrigation is being promoted to its full potential
- To offer an insight into the practice of colostomy irrigation
The results of this work will be presented at the WCET UK Conference in the autumn of 2010
What is the Opus Bursary?
The Opus Bursary is an annual award presented to a Stoma Care Nurse to facilitate innovative research aimed at increasing the understanding of a particular aspect of stoma care, which will hopefully lead to an improvement in the quality of life for people living with a stoma.
What is the Value of the Award?
£5,000 to part or wholly fund one year's research.
Who Decides on the Award Winner?
Opus Healthcare will remain independent of any decision and is grateful to the Committee of WCET UK for agreeing to select the project they consider most appropriate.
Who can Apply for the Opus Bursary?
Applications are invited from any UK based, full or part-time, qualified NHS Stoma Care Nurse.
How do I Apply?
Applicants must submit a 100-word summary of their proposed research project. Applications are being accepted from now until the 31st August 2010. The winner of the next Opus Bursary will be notified and an announcement made at the WCET UK Conference 2010.
Where do I apply for the 2010 Bursary?
Your 100-word summary should be emailed to bursary@opus-healthcare.co.uk , no later than 31st August 2010. These will then be passed onto the Committee of WCET UK for their consideration.
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