Peristomal Itching Survey

What percent of people with stomas experienced itchy skin around their stoma?1

68% 87% 96%

Correct answer: 87%

What percent of ostomy care nurses had patients who reported peristomal itching?2

68% 87% 96%

Correct answer: 96%

How many people with stomas who experienced itching did not talk about it with their healthcare provider?3

1 in 3 2 in 3 3 in 4

Correct answer: 2 in 3

When providing care to their patients, what were the ostomy care nurses mostly likely to say about itching?4

It is normal Its a sign of a skin problem Its a sign of leakage

Correct answer: Its a sign of a skin problem

How many people with stomas who experienced itching had healthy looking peristomal skin?5

1 in 2 2 in 3 3 in 4

Correct answer: 1 in 2

How many ostomy care nurses could remember a time when their patient reported itching around their stoma and had healthy looking skin?6

58% 71% 82%

Correct answer: 71%

What did ostomy care nurses say is the most common cause of itching in healthy looking peristomal skin?7

Leakage Product allergy Dryness

Correct answer: Dryness

2 in 5 people noticed their peristomal itching was worse at a certain time of year. In what time of year did these people experience itchy skin more often?8

Summer Fall Winter

Correct answer: Summer

According to people with stomas who had healthy looking skin, which of these things made their itching worse?9

A dry environment A humid environment A cold environment

Correct answer: A humid environment

Which of the following did 4 out of 5 ostomy care nurses say made the itching better when the peristomal skin looked healthy? (Their top answer!)10

Using a different pouching system or skin barrier Removing/replacing the pouching system Cleaning the skin differently

Correct answer: Using a different pouching system or skin barrier

How Much Do You Know About Itching Around the Stoma?

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