Disaster management for ostomates:in the event of a massive earthquake

Abstract

We investigated disaster management among ostomates in Prefecture M. Of the 423 individuals comprising the present study participants, only 40％ of ostomates had pre pared ostomy appliances, equivalent to a 1-2 week stockpile, In addition, many ostomates had not become members of the ostomy association. As a result, patients reported anxiety about procuring ostomy appliances and how to exchange or dispose of ostomy bags. A general lack of information on disaster mariagement techniques was also evident. In conclusion, we recommend that ostomates are given essential information in a visual format and work in collaboration with the Wound Ostomy Continence nurses and administration staff in Prefecture M.