Survey for Ileostomates

Hydration and Ileostomy

SURVEY LINK: https://redcap.link/ileostomyhydrate

Living with an ileostomy can have significant impacts on a persons’ health and well-being. For example, ileostomates may be more likely to experience symptoms of dehydration. Over a long time, this might lead to other health problems.

Researchers at Ulster University in Northern Ireland have developed an online survey investigating hydration knowledge, attitudes and practices in people living with an ileostomy.

We would like you to take part if you are:

· Currently living with an ileostomy.

· Aged 18+ years.

· Living in Australia.

The survey will take 20 – 25 minutes to complete. Please note that all views and opinions are valid, and there are no right or wrong answers.

This survey is anonymous. By completing this survey, we are assuming that you are giving your consent to participate in this study, however you are free to leave the survey at any time. Ethical approval has been granted by the School of Biomedical Sciences Ethics Filter Committee at Ulster University.

If you have any queries about the survey, please contact the research team directly using the details below.

Niamh Magee, PhD Researcher

Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), Ulster University (Coleraine), Tel no: 07751395028, Email: [email protected]

Professor Chris Gill (Principal Investigator)

Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health, Ulster University, Coleraine, Tel no 028 70123181, Email: [email protected]

This study has been approved by the School of Biomedical Sciences Ethical Filter Committee at Ulster University (approval no. FCBMS-24-17-A)