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Your stoma journey

This survey is intended for ostomates and their carers. If this does not apply to you, please do not complete the survey.
1.What age range are you?
2.What type of stoma do you have? (Feel free to select more than one option)
3.How long have you had your stoma?
4.What type of support did you require at each stage of your ostomy journey?
This stage is not applicable to me
Practical information (e.g. what to expect, daily routines, recovery tips)
Product information
Delivery service information
Emotional and mental well-being (coping, anxiety and confidence)
Peer and community support (personal testimonials, speaking to others)
Professional support (speaking to a nurse or HCP)
Connection and belonging (connecting with a community, attending events)
Pre operation
0 - 3 months after operation
4 - 12 months
1 - 3 years
3+ years
5.Which formats do you use for support?
6.What questions did you have at each stage of your journey? (Feel free to not answer stages not applicable to you)
7.Looking back, what kind of support was most helpful to you during your stoma journey?
8.What type of support do you feel was missing, or would have made your journey easier?