Mobile Ostomates Resources for Patients and Caregivers

The scope of this research is to examine the acceptability and feasibility of a refined web-based intervention ("STOMA Care" app) by conducting a randomized pilot consisting of bladder and colorectal cancer patients scheduled for ostomy surgery at Mount Sinai Health System and their primary caregivers. This study aims to explore the impact of the app on stoma-related knowledge and beliefs, patient stoma-care skills and self-efficacy beliefs, and self-regulation and adaptation (e.g., distress and quality of life) among patients and their informal caregivers.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients undergoing ostomy surgeries for bladder or colorectal cancer;

- Age 21 or older

- Physically and mentally able to consent and participate

- Access to a phone

- Able to speak/read/write English

- Has an informal/family caregiver (age 21 or greater) willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with metastatic cancer, cancer recurrence, or presence of other cancers

- Not able to speak/read/write English

Conditions:
• Colorectal Neoplasms
• Urinary Bladder Neoplasms