Our specialised team works closely with doctors to provide support, education, assessment and management in continence, stomal therapy and wound care.
What services do we provide?
Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast's Continence, Stomal Therapy and Wound Care Clinic is staffed by specially-trained nurses who evaluate and manage patients with wounds caused by disease, surgical incisions, accidents or any form of skin breakdowns, as well as provide education and management of stomas and continence.
The team works closely with doctors, GPs and allied health in providing the most up to date care.
Continence
- Continence assessments
- Indwelling / Suprapubic catheter changes
- Assistance with application for funding and supply of continence aids
- Intermittent self-catheter education
Stomal Therapy
- Education preoperative and patient siting before surgery
- Ongoing support and education
- Assistance with ostomy order forms
- Stoma assessment and assistance with possible complications and issues
Wound Care Clinic
- Assessment and management of all types of wounds (acute and chronic)
- Ultrasonic debridement
- Application of negative wound pressure devices
How to access this service
Referrals are accepted directly from clients themselves, their families, carers and friends or directly from a General Practitioner.
To book an appointment or to ask for advice please contact us at:
Phone: 07 5530 0783
Fax: 07 5530 0672
