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Note: The documents available on this page, many in both English and Spanish, were, for the most part, produced by the United Ostomy Association (UOA), which was the national ostomy organization in the United States from 1962 to 2005. Some of these publications, namely, the Guidebooks and Reference Cards, were actually sold by UOA. UOA disbanded in Fall of 2005 and released all copyrights on this material, which is now provided for free, in electronic form, by UOAA, the new national ostomy organization.
Some of these documents have been revised to some extent and have been updated to display UOAA contact information; however, some still display original UOA markings and contact information. UOA cannot be contacted because it no longer exists; however, UOA's old toll-free phone number (800-826-0826) reaches UOAA now. Also, the URL of UOA's old website (www.uoa.org) redirects now to the UOAA site (www.uoaa.org).
General Information From UOAA
Guidebooks (all in PDF format)
| Colostomy Guide: |
In English
(24 pp, 257 kB) |
En Español
(29 pp, 271 kB) |
| Ileostomy Guide: |
In English
(30 pp, 185 kB) |
En Español
(30 pp, 180 kB) |
| Urostomy Guide: |
In English
(25 pp, 180 kB) |
En Español
(24 pp, 129 kB) |
Continent
Urostomy Guide: |
In English
(24 pp, 203 kB) |
En Español
(25 pp, 246 kB) |
Ileoanal Reservoir
(J-Pouch) Guide: |
In English
(32 pp, 411 kB) |
En Español
(31 pp, 593 kB) |
Diet & Nutrition
Guide: |
In English
(22 pp, 117 kB) |
En Español
(22 pp, 105 kB) |
Intimacy, Sexuality
and an Ostomy: |
In English
(19 pp, 2.44 MB) |
En Español
(16 pp, 110 kB) |
Reference Cards (all in PDF format)
| Ileostomy Blockage Treatment Card: |
English only
(2 pp, 68 kB) |
| Ostomate’s Food Reference Chart: |
English only
(1 pp, 29 kB) |
Brochures (all in PDF format)
Surgical Options for
Bowel Diversion: |
In English
(2 pp, 382 kB) |
En Español
(2 pp, 88 kB) |
Surgical Options for
Bladder Diversion: |
In English
(2 pp, 425 kB) |
En Español
(2 pp, 127 kB) |
| Orthotopic Neobladder: |
In English
(2 pp, 109 kB) |
N/A |
Resources for Employment-
based Discrimination: |
In English
(2 pp, 19 kB) |
N/A |
Spouse & Family Support
for Ostomates: |
In English
(2 pp, 23 kB) |
N/A |
| My Child Has an Ostomy: |
In English
(2 pp, 20 kB) |
N/A |
Parents of Ostomy
Children: |
N/A |
En Español
(2 pp, 72 kB) |
So You Have or Will
Have an Ostomy: |
N/A |
En Español
(2 pp, 80 kB) |
Gay & Lesbian Ostomates
and their Caregivers: |
N/A |
En Español
(2 pp, 71 kB) |
Fact Sheets
Patient Information from WOCN
(English only, all in PDF format)
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Vancouver Chapter of the UOA of Canada has produced the above Handbook
for the benefit of all ostomates. You can download it by clicking on
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| DISCLAIMER: All materials contained within these web pages are presented expressly for informational purposes only. In no way are any of the materials presented here meant to be a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such. ALWAYS check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, or before starting a new program of treatment. The operators of this web site are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for ANY form of damages whatsoever resulting from the use (or misuse) of information contained in or implied by these documents. |
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