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During this special episode of WOCTalk, we sit down with Michelle Rice, MSN, RN, CWOCN to speak about care strategies and activities for children living with ostomies. Join us as we discuss creative ways to encourage physical activity, adapt sports and recreation, and support families and caregivers in helping kids live fully and fearlessly. Because every child deserves to run, jump, and grow—ostomy or not.
This podcast is part of the Ostomy Observations Series, a 6-part series included in the “Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow” Program. Both the Ostomy Observations podcast series and the Educating Today for Exceptional Outcomes Tomorrow Program are commercially supported through an educational grant from Hollister Incorporated. For more information, visit wocn.org/exceptionaloutcomes. The WOCN® Society does not endorse or support products or services.
Resources
To listen to Michelle Rice’s previous Ostomy Observations episode from Season 3 titled “Managing Pediatric Ostomy Patients: Practice Pearls”, click here.
To learn more about Youth Rally, a one of a kind camp experience for youth living with conditions of the bowel and/or bladder system, click here.
Camp Boggy Creek makes it possible for children with serious illnesses and their families to experience a free, life-changing camp where safety, respect, love, and joy come together to enrich their physical and behavioral health. To learn more, click here.
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Camp Oasis gives kids living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis a space to just be kids. They provide a safe environment where friendships ignite, confidence soars, and epic adventures become life-long memories. Camp Oasis is FUN without the fear of judgment or feeling different. To learn more about Camp Oasis, click here.
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (JWOCN®) articles referenced in this episode:
Adolescent Perspectives Following Ostomy Surgery: A Grounded Theory Study
Other articles referenced in this episode:
A call for action: Recommendations to improve transition to adult care for youth with complex health care needs
About the Speaker
Michelle Rice, MSN, RN, CWOCN
Michelle Rice is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) care at Duke University Health System in Durham, NC. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Barry University and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Duke University. In 1999, she completed her WOC nursing education at Emory University. Michelle is passionate about providing care for neonatal and pediatric patients with wound and ostomy needs, as well as improving the overall quality of care in this field.
Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.