In the past, ostomy patients were almost always confined in their homes because of anxiety over their condition. While the loss of self-esteem may be evident in some patients, others restrain themselves from social activities because of discomfort and fear of embarrassment.
With the advancement of surgical procedures, post-operation counseling, and technological innovations of gadgets, ostomy patients can now return to their usual activities of daily living in such a shorter period of time. Indeed, it is confidence-boosting when discomfort is minimized and apprehension for embarrassing moments is gone.
Over the years, the support belt have become more effective and more efficient with the following innovative features.
Customizable
Because patients vary in size, height, and age, some producers of ostomy support belts manufacture these belts according to the patient’s individual characteristics. This ensures a perfect fit, maximum comfort, and efficiency of the support belt.
Other factors that are considered in the manufacture of customized ostomy support belts are the lifestyle, occupation, and mental status of patients.
Durable
The ultimate goal for ostomy patients is for them to return to their normal lives. Thus, the ideal ostomy support belt should be able to withstand the most strenuous activities that the patient used to do before the surgical operation.
Its ability to hold off ordinary wear and tear is a prerequisite because it is designed to be used on a daily basis. This will give a sense of security to the wearer as it provides utmost support and protection with durable materials and features like double-locking mechanism and moisture control.
Convenient
An ideal ostomy support belt should be easy to wear and should have features that make it effortless to manipulate. An accessible zipper and adjustable features will add to the comfort of ostomy patients wearing these support belts.
With its expandability, the pouch compartment should be able to contain an expected amount of excretions from ostomy patients for a specific time. This will make the patient less worrisome in most ways.
Incognito
The last thing that a patient wearing an ostomy support belt wants is to let everyone he meets know that he is wearing one. A support belt for ostomy patients should be stealthy and is easy to conceal. This will make ostomy patients more confident about their appearance.
Ostomy patients must be comfortable with their support belts. Belts that do not impede to regular activities add to the comfort and should be one of the topmost considerations in choosing an ostomy support belt.…