Utilities associated with stoma-related complications: peristomal skin complications and leakages.

Natasha RollsCecilie Yssing Mette BøgelundJonas Håkan-BlochLasse de Fries Jensen

Published in: Journal of medical economics (2022)

Experiencing mild, moderate, and severe levels of PSC or leakage onto clothes is associated with a significant reduction in HRQoL compared to no PSC and/or no leakage. Stoma appliances that reduce the skin complications or keep leakage from reaching the clothes are likely to improve HRQoL.

Keyphrases

risk factors
wound healing
early onset