The keys to intervention in the global aspects that surround and determine the quality of life of the ostomized patient, in a training created specifically for the nursing professional"

Ostomized patients experience changes in their lives, mainly related to a social area, such as work, leisure or sexuality, which could result in their feelings of insecurity and fear of rejection being accentuated. It is therefore essential that the patient receives comprehensive care, with a multidisciplinary and specialized approach to the needs of the patient and his or her family, with a view to full physical, emotional and social recovery, leading to recovery.  

It is therefore essential to prepare the patient for this new situation. Preoperative consultations and the role of the nurse will play a key role in this adaptation and rehabilitation process. 
Throughout the process, the nurses will provide the patient with all the necessary training in self-care, hygiene, nutrition, etc., knowledge that he/she will acquire from the beginning.  

For all these reasons, the nurse will play a key role in the health promotion and health education of ostomized patients, helping and training them in this new situation. 

Hygiene, self-care, nutrition, medication and skin care are basic areas in the care of the ostomized patient. In addition, we add others such as continuity of care, beyond the hospital area, and recovery, through expert patient support, patient schools or rehabilitation.  

Adaptation to ostomy depends on factors such as the underlying disease, concomitant treatments, surgical intervention conditions, ostomy complications, post-surgical sequelae, prognosis, characteristics of the social and psychological environment, beliefs, values, attitudes towards the disease, physical limitations and pain, among others.  

The concept of quality of life has gained importance in recent times because, as life expectancy in the population has increased, the number of people with some degree of disability or with chronic diseases suffering from the effects of the disease and the medical or surgical treatment implemented has also increased. Because quality of life is based on subjective measurements, valid, reproducible and reliable assessment methods are required. 

You will learn in a real way, through cases and practical situations, which will allow you to deepen your knowledge in a contextual way" 

This postgraduate diploma in Psychological Aspects, Education and Sexuality of the Ostomized Patient for Nurses contains the most complete and up to date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the Specialist Diploma program are:  

• Clinical cases presented by experts. Its graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents, with which they are conceived, gather scientific and assistance information on those medical disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Diagnostic and therapeutic novelties on the care of patients with digestive pathologies
• Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the presented clinical situations
• It includes theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, discussion forums on controversial topics and individual reflection papers
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

An exceptional opportunity to give your resume a boost with intensive and efficient training, while being fully compatible with your professional and personal life"

Its teaching staff includes reference professionals, who contribute their work experience to this refresher program, in addition to other professionals specializing in the digestive system service.  

The multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program to train in real situations.  

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the nursing professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. This will be done with the help of an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in nursing care in internal digestive pathology care and with extensive teaching experience.  

During the course you will acquire practical experience through simulated learning environments based on real situations and cases"

The objective of this course is to offer you the most complete training course through all aspects of nursing intervention in ostomy care. A comprehensive training that will allow you to expand your knowledge and give you the confidence and expertise of top-level professionals. 

A very complete approach to the most relevant aspects of the quality of life of ostomized patients, from the point of view of nursing care" 

General Objectives

Module 1. Physical and Psychological Aspects of the Ostomy Patient 

• Handle the necessary knowledge to help the ostomized patient to cope with his new life situation in the psychosocial field. 

Module 2. Health Promotion and Health Education 

• Apply the theoretical knowledge and skills to carry out a correct health promotion and education in the ostomized patient. 

Module 3. Sexuality and Quality of Life of the Ostomy Patient 

• Identify the knowledge 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Physical and Psychological Aspects of the Ostomy Patient 

• Gain a thorough understanding of the importance of communication between the nurse-patient-family to ensure quality health care. 
• Deepen and learn how to treat the ostomized patient and his family. 
• Identify the psychosocial areas that may affect the ostomized patient's social, work and family life. 
• Acquire the necessary knowledge to be able to apply the necessary care to the ostomized pregnant woman. 

Module 2. Health Promotion and Health Education 

• Specialize in the importance of Health Education as an essential tool for the quality of life of the ostomized patient. 
• Identify the most important nutritional aspects for each type of ostomized patient. 
• Identify the different devices and accessories available for ostomy care. 
• Apply the correct technique for placement and removal of the devices. 
• Recognize the specific pharmacological treatment needs of ostomized patients. 
• Deepen understanding of the importance of skin care in ostomized patients. 
• Identify and know the associations of ostomized patients, in order to be able to transmit the most reliable and effective information to the patient. 
• Deepen the meaning of patient schools and their impact on patients. 

Module 3. Sexuality and Quality of Life of the Ostomy Patient 

• Become familiar with the role of sexuality in the life of the ostomized patient, how to help and advise him/her in his/her new situation. 
• Recognize what aspects are necessary to improve the quality of life of the ostomized patient, as well as tools to measure it. 
• Deepen the importance of communication between the nurse-patient-family, to achieve quality health care. 

Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve it too"