For several years UOAA has been advocating to stop the practice of non-medical switching of ostomy supplies. In 2024 ostomates helped UOAA answer this question: What is the impact of non-medical switching on the ostomy community?
We released the results of our findings in a national report and also summarized these results in an infographic.
We encourage ostomates to utilize a new resource to learn to stay informed about non-medical switching and ways to help prevent it from happening to you.
A Study of the Qualitative Impact of Non-Medical Switching of Ostomy Supplies
Download our FREE guide: A Study of the Qualitative Impact of Non-Medical Switching of Ostomy Supplies, 2024.
Contact Us
United Ostomy Associations of America
P.O. Box 2293
Biddeford, ME 04005-2293
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-826-0826.
Our Information Line hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm EST. If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or contact your local medical professional.
Please understand that UOAA is a private, nonprofit, advocacy and informational organization. We are not a medical facility and we do not have medical or legal professionals on staff. Therefore, UOAA does not provide Medical, Mental Health, Insurance or Legal Advice. Visit UOAA Virtual Ostomy Clinic provided by The Wound Company for non-emergency, virtual ostomy support.
