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Blog item: Living comfortably with a stoma this summer

28 July 2022

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the sun and fine weather. But for those of us living with a stoma, it can also be a time of challenges. Stomas are not always comfortable and they can make you feel quite self-conscious.
How do you stay cool and comfortable when it's hot outside?

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Blog item: Our Values And Commitments: How Medicareplus Improves Patient Care With Products And Education

29 June 2022

At Medicareplus, we pride ourselves on our values; our commitment to quality patient care is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe that providing reliable, trustworthy products and education for healthcare professionals is the key to improving patient care. 

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Blog item: Nursing in the UK throughout the Queen’s reign

27 May 2022

The Platinum Jubilee celebrations, culminating in the Bank Holiday weekend from the 2nd to 5th June 2022, mark the 70 year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II ascending to the throne.
In this article, we’re going to revisit 70 years of NHS nursing — from the early days of the health service right up to today.

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Blog item: A Salute to Amazing Nurses: International Nurses' Day 2022

12 May 2022

Thursday 12th May is International Nurses' Day — a day to celebrate the incredible work nurses do all over the world, every day. From providing essential healthcare in times of crisis to supporting people through difficult life transitions, nurses make a huge impact on society.

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Blog item: Mental Health Awareness Week - May 9th to 15th

10 May 2022

This time last year, we were still under strict lockdown rules imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We were unable to meet friends and family indoors. We could only socialise outdoors in groups of six. And children had only been back at school for a few short months.

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Blog item: How to manage Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) with Barrier Cream and Barrier Film

05 May 2022

It’s important for healthcare professionals and patients alike to be aware of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD). This can occur when the skin is exposed to moisture for long periods of time. That moisture can be from a great many sources (sweat, urine, saliva, wounds, etc) and can lead to a variety of problems like skin irritation, breakdown and infection.

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Resource: Stoma Mini Guide; Protecting Peristomal skin: A two-pronged approach in stoma patients

26 April 2022

An engaging, interactive pocket guide that increases understanding of the role of skin protection to prevent skin damage in patients living with a stoma. The guide aims to increase awareness of skin protection, with advice on how to apply Medi Derma-S Barrier Film and Lifteez Medical Adhesive Remover.

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Resource: Evaluation of a skin protectant ointment and an incontinence cleanser

26 April 2022

Published in the Journal of Comunity Nursing (JCN), this article summarises the findings of multi-centred patient evaluations of Medi Derma-PRO Skin Protectant Ointment and Medi Derma-PRO Foam & Spray Incontinence Cleanser, and aims to demonstrate the clinical
and cost benefits of using these products for the prevention and management of MASD.

Alexandra Freitas, Clinical Nurse Advisor, Medicareplus International

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Resource: Importance of peristomal skin protection

22 April 2022

Published in the General Practice Nursing (GPN), this article explores common peristomal complications, focusing on the assessment and prevention of two distinct groups of peristomal skin damage; peristomal moisture-associated skin damage (PMASD), one of the types of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), and peristomal medical adhesive-related skin injuries (PMARSI).

Valentine Lacey, Clinical nurse advisor, Medicareplus International 

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Blog item: Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream & its protective properties

17 February 2022

Patients with Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) often experience intense itching, erythema, scaling and pain. In some cases, the condition can be so severe that patients are unable to sleep or perform their regular activities.
Medi Derma-S Barrier Cream and its protective properties

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