What is it about?
The CASTOMized Project introduces an innovative, integrated model focusing on the collaboration between Case Managers and Stoma Care Nurses in the management of patients with stoma. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the quality of care, streamline patient follow-up, and optimize clinical outcomes. By fostering a multidimensional partnership, the project seeks to bridge the gap between surgical interventions and long-term stoma care, offering a personalized and continuous care pathway for patients. The initiative is designed to not only improve clinical outcomes but also ensure a holistic approach to patient well-being, addressing both medical and psychosocial aspects of care.
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Why is it important?
"The importance of the CASTOMized Project lies in its potential to significantly improve the care and management of patients with stomas. This population often faces complex challenges, including physical, emotional, and social difficulties that can impact their quality of life. By integrating the expertise of both Case Managers and Stoma Care Nurses, the project addresses these multifaceted needs through a collaborative and coordinated approach. This model not only enhances patient satisfaction but also aims to reduce hospital readmissions, improve long-term health outcomes, and optimize resource utilization. The project is a critical step toward advancing patient-centered care, ensuring that individuals with stomas receive comprehensive support throughout their entire care journey.
Perspectives
"The CASTOMized Project offers promising perspectives for the future of stoma care management. By demonstrating the effectiveness of an integrated approach between Case Managers and Stoma Care Nurses, this project could serve as a model for expanding multidisciplinary collaboration in other areas of patient care. The model's potential for improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction can pave the way for broader implementation in diverse healthcare settings, particularly in surgical and chronic care pathways. Additionally, the data and insights gained from this project may inform future research on optimizing patient care coordination, as well as the development of tailored interventions for other complex patient populations. Ultimately, CASTOMized represents a progressive step toward redefining best practices in stoma care and case management.
Alessio Rizzo
Ordine Mauriziano di Torino
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This page is a summary of: CASTOMized project: a new comprehensive collaborative approach between case manager and stoma care nurse, British Journal of Nursing, March 2025, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2024.0330.
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