Positive Options for Living with Your Ostomy: Self-Help and Treatment
An ostomy is an opening on the abdomen created by a surgeon to allow waste material to be expelled. The operation is performed as a lifesaving measure when the body's normal system for expelling waste no longer functions. With practical guidelines and emotional support for ostomy patients and their families, this book addresses all aspects of postoperative care as well as such sensitive issues as social situations and sexual intimacy.
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Book details
- Author
- Craig White
- Imprint
- Hunter House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Health & Fitness › Health Care Issues
Health & Fitness › Disability
Health & Fitness › Diseases & Conditions › Gastrointestinal - Topics
- colostomy · ileostomy · urostomy · postoperative care · living with disability · sexual intimacy · gastrointestinal conditions
- ISBN-13
- 9780897933582
About the author
CRAIG A. WHITE, Ph.D., is a professor and clinical psychologist and the author of several books on the psychological aspects of chronic medical conditions. His recent books include Living with Complicated Grief, Positive Options for Living with Your Ostomy: Self-Help and Treatment and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Chronic Medical Problems.
White has held the position of Professor of Psychological Therapies at the University of the West of Scotland and Assistant Director of Healthcare Quality, Governance and Standards with NHS Ayrshire and Arran. He has also served as National Clinical Lead for Self Management with the Scottish Government Health Directorates.
Craig lives in Scotland.