| Interlocutor Role Play Card Patient Setting: Hospital Ward |
| You are a 40-year-old who is scheduled to undergo a colostomy later today. You have never had prior surgery and are frightened about the procedure. You have led a socially active life until now and believe the procedure will have a negative impact. You are also worried about the effects of the surgery on your ability to self-care. TASK Express concern about your ability to return to normal life after having the procedure. Emphasise that you are embarrassed about wearing a colostomy pouch and are worried about participating in social activities. Ask what additional support is available. Outline the management plan to support. |
| Candidate Role Play Card Nurse Setting: Hospital Ward |
| You are speaking to a 40-year-old who is scheduled to undergo colostomy in your hospital later today. You have come to prepare the patient for surgery. This is the patient’s first surgery and he/she appears anxious. TASK Ask the patient if he/she has any final questions about the surgery. Explain the recovery process to the patient (3-10 days in hospital, education will be given on care of colostomy pouch, light exercise only, low-fiber diet, sufficient rest, etc.). Reassure the patient that the surgery will not prevent his/her participation in any social activities (e.g. pouch can be well hidden, support provided by GP and district nurse for medical care, etc.). Explain that the Stoma Care Nurse will meet with the patient after surgery to discuss participating in stoma support groups. |