Measures to Support Disaster Preparation for Ostomates: Map Development Using a Geographic Information System

• Published in: Journal of Japanese Society of Stoma and Continence Rehabilitation Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 34 - 40
• Main Author: Kondo, Keiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japanese Society of Stoma and Continence Rehabilitation 2023
• Subjects: Disaster; Geographic Information System; Ostomates
• ISSN: 1882-0115; 2434-3056
• DOI: 10.32158/jsscr.39.2_34

Purpose: The present study aimed to visualize information regarding support counters for ostomates by developing a map using a geographic information system (GIS).Methods: The purpose of this study was explained using consent forms, and completed consent forms were received from seven ostomy supply shops in Nagano Prefecture that were investigated in 2019, certified wound, ostomy and continence nurses (WOCNs), and disaster base hospitals listed on the official website of Nagano Prefecture. The use of GIS technology to develop a map, especially for geospatial information, was explained to participants, and location information for ostomy supply shops, ostomy support counters, and disaster base hospitals was input into the GIS.Results: The location information of seven ostomy supply shops, 30 ostomy support counters, and ten disaster base hospitals in Nagano Prefecture was input into the GIS map. The created map was titled “Ostomy Support Information” and published on the official website of Nagano Prefecture.Conclusion: A GIS map of “Ostomy Support Information” was developed and is now available on the official website of Nagano Prefecture. This map is expected to be used as an information source for ostomates, as well as a tool for collaboration and cooperation among municipal offices, ostomy supply shops and WOCNs, not only during disasters but also under normal conditions.