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Hydration and Ileostomy: Knowledge Attitudes and Practice in Australian Populations

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 the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health 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: Magee-N20@ulster.ac.uk

Professor Chris Gill (Principal Investigator)

Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health

Ulster University, Coleraine

Tel no 028 70123181

Email: c.gill@ulster.ac.uk

Age in years

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Sex

Which state of Australia do you currently live in?

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Do you currently live in a metropolitan, regional, or remote area?

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Educational level:
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed

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Do you currently have an ileostomy?

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Yes

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How long have you had your ileostomy?
Please give your answer to the nearest date / month / year if possible.

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What was the reason for your ileostomy surgery?

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Please specify:

Do you have any other underlying medical conditions?*
*Including any and all other medical conditions, including diabetes, kidney disease, heart failure, urinary tract infection(s), mental health conditions

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Yes

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If yes, please specify:
*Please include any and all other medical conditions, including diabetes, kidney disease, heart failure, urinary tract infection(s), mental health conditions

Do you take any medications? **
** Including any and all medications taken, including anti-motility medication (loperamide, Gastro-Stop), diuretics ("water pills"), blood pressure and diabetes medications

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Yes

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Please specify below:

** Please include any and all medications taken, including anti-motility medication (loperamide, Imodium), diuretics ("water pills"), blood pressure and diabetes medications

Medication	Dosage (e.g., 20mg, 5ml)	Frequency (e.g., once a day, twice a day, as required)

In general, would you say your health is:

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What is your height? (Select known measurement)

I know my height in feet and inches (e.g. 5ft 6")

I know my height in metres (e.g. 1.68m)

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What is your weight? (Select known measurement)

I know my weight in stones and pounds (e.g. 11st 2lb)

I know my weight in kilograms (e.g. 71kg)

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