The European Ostomy Association

Mission, Vision & Values

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The aims of the Association are to encourage the highest possible standards of surgery, medical attention and patient after-care and to assist member associations to help rehabilitate ostomates to enable them to achieve the quality of life they seek in all its aspects.

The main objectives of The Association are:

To distribute information and exchange experiences on all aspects of ostomy problems, in particular by organising meetings

To co-ordinate and support all efforts to develop, establish and provide basic standards in ostomy care and rehabilitation, in particular by:

collecting and evaluating experiences
co-operating with medical and nursing associations, government health administrations and other organisations in Europe
promoting co-operation among scientific professional groups which contribute to the advancement of ostomy healthcare
promoting and encouraging research in the field of ostomy healthcare

To motivate, morally support and promote existing and to assist in the establishment of new national ostomy associations, in particular for:

arranging psychological help for all ostomates in their countries by meeting ostomates and exchanging experiences
working towards optimum care and rehabilitation conditions on a national basis

To work to ensure that the purpose of the Association’s Constitution is actively achieved or supported at political and social levels.