Introducing the new Coloplast Professional e-learning modules on peristomal skin health
A series of e-learning modules, designed to boost your knowledge on peristomal skin health for people living with a stoma.
Leakage and peristomal skin complications (PSC) pose a significant challenge, both physically and mentally, for people living with a stoma1.
The dedicated e-learning modules for healthcare professionals are designed to boost your knowledge about peristomal skin health and PSC risk factors. Once you complete each module you can apply the insights you have gained into your clinical practice.
You can complete modules one at time or all at once at any time convenient to you.
Module 1
An introduction to normal skin
The largest organ in our body, skin comprises different layers, nerves, substances, and blood vessels. Maintaining healthy peristomal skin is vital for people with a stoma.
In this module, you will explore each part of the skin layers in detail, discover the role they play in keeping skin healthy and the factors that can have adverse effects on peristomal skin.
At the end of this module, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge.
Module 2
Challenges to peristomal skin Part I
Peristomal skin can be challenged by a number of factors. In this module you will explore the intrinsic and extrinsic factors and be shown what to look for when caring for peristomal skin.
You will discover how radiation, routines, age, enzymes, stripping and nutrition can all present risks to normal peristomal skin.
At the end of the module, you will also be able to test yourself on these common challenges.
Module 3
Challenges to peristomal skin Part II
Peristomal skin health can be affected by topical and systemic medications. In this module, you will explore which medications can induce changes to skin.
You will discover how topical medications, the strength of topical medications, oily products, systemic medicines, steroids and chemotherapy can present challenges and what you can do to address the risks.
At the end of the module, you can test yourself on the potential risks to skin of medication to skin integrity.
References
1: DialogueStudy, Gastrointestinal Nursing, vol 9, no 2 (Suppl) March 2011).