WCET UK Conference 2009, Ricoh Arena, Coventry. 30th September - 2nd October 2009.

Programme

Following last years feedback we are delighted to announce the themes for the 2009 conference are:

• Bowel Dysfunction
• Sexuality and Body Image
• Small Bowel Transplant
• Intestinal Failure

Date Time Title Speaker
Wednesday 30th September
Drinks reception
6.00 – 7.30pm Official Opening of the exhibition Alison Crawshaw – Chair to WCET (UK)
Thursday 1st October 8.45 – 9.15 Registration and Tea/Coffee
Intestinal Failure
and Clinical Nutrition


Chair for session

Alison Crawshaw,
Chair to WCET (UK) 

9.15 Introduction and welcome to conference Alison Crawshaw – Chair to WCET (UK)
9.20 Keynote speech
IF/Clinical Nutrition
Professor Gordon Carlson
10.00 The nurses role in the management of Intestinal Failure Mia Small
10.15 Survey of experience of leakage amongst ileostomists Caroline Redmond
10.25 An improvement in quality of life and a cost effective product Angie Perrin
10.35 High Output Stomas, A Management Guide for Ward Staff Gill Skipper and Jeanette Fake
10.45 Panel Q&A’s  
10.55 Tea/Coffee and Exhibition
A Problem shared...

Chair for session

Carol Katte,
Treasurer to WCET(UK)
11.15 Transitional cell carcinoma of bladder – coping with the challenges of peristomal metastases Sue McDowell
11.25 Living with a colostomy Professor Joy Notter
11.35 A problem shared – the use of patient stories in service development Rebecca Davenport
11.45 Nicorandil induction peristomal ulcer Jane Myer
11.55 Is there a place for convex pouching systems in neonates and paediatrics? Elaine Cronin
12.05 An evaluation of skin care problems faced by the ostomate Julia Williams
12.15 Guidelines for the treatment of granulomas on the mucocutaneous junction Deborah Osbourne
12.25 Panel Q&A’s
  12.30 Lunch and Exhibition
(Area Representative Meeting 12.45 – 1.15 - Room tbc)
Chair for session
Alison Crawshaw,
Chair to WCET (UK)
1.30 Promoting stoma proficiency through the use of a pre- op tool Wendy Osbourne
1.40 Patient information revisited – a unique approach to aid patients understanding of stoma surgery Iris Williams
1.50 Stoma care nurses online – addressing patient questions via a community website Julie Morrisroe
2.00 Stoma Accessories – Opus award winner 2008 Caroline Rudini
Innovations in surgery

Chair for Session
Jill Bisatt,
Secretary to WCET (UK)
2.15 AGM Alison Crawshaw – Chair to WCET (UK)
2.45 Tea/Coffee and Exhibition
3.15 Keynote speech
Small bowel transplant
Dr Gupte Girish
4.00 Rectal transplantation Austin O’Bichere
4.15 Pelvic pouch failure - an indication for the Continent Ileostomy (the Kock pouch) Leif Hulten
4.30 A mechanical continence value for Kock pouch Martin Johansson
4.45 Panel Q&A session  
5.00 Finish  
  7.00    
  7.30 Pre-dinner drinks – Yorkshire Bank Suite  
  8.00 Gala Dinner – Eon Lounge, Ricoh Arena  
Friday 2nd October 9.30 Keynote speech
Bowel Dysfunction
Dr Anton Emanuel
Bowel Dysfunction

Chair for Session

Julia Williams,
Educational Honorary Officer to WCET(UK)
10.15 The impact of workload with the development of the trans-anal pull-through for Hirschsprungs Disease Claire Bohr
10.25 An exploratory study of the effectiveness of reflexology for women with idiopathic constipation Sue Woodward
10.35 Q & A - panel discussion  
  10.45 Tea/Coffee and Exhibition
Sexuality matters

Chair for session

Jo Sica,
PR Honorary Officer
to WCET (UK)
11.30 Keynote Speaker
‘Let’s talk about sex’
Dr Isabel White
12.15 From hospital room to board room Nicola Dames
12.25 Could I have done more? Jean Comb
12.35 It’s a question of sport Sarah Varma
  12.45 Addressing the psychological needs of the colorectal patient Dawn McWilliams
  12.55 Q&A – panel discussion  
1.10 Lunch and Exhibition
Chair for session
Alison Crawshaw,
Chair to WCET (UK)
2.10 Flying the flag for stoma care – the final product Nancy Johnstone
2.20 Acorn to Oak trees Pat Black and Chris Hyde
2.30 Foundation course in stoma care; impact and evaluation Jill Dean
2.40 Q & A/Speaker panel discussion  
Alison Crawshaw,
Chair to WCET (UK)
2.50 – 3.00 Close of Conference
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