Program
A Multidisciplinary Approach
to Patient-Centred Care
An integrated scientific programme designed to reflect the realities of clinical practice—bridging surgical insight, nursing expertise, rehabilitation, nutrition, and psychosocial care.
The SASS 2026 programme is designed to reflect the full patient journey—from surgical intervention to rehabilitation, long-term management, and quality of life.
By bringing together multiple disciplines, the programme creates space for shared learning, practical insight, and collaborative problem-solving—ensuring better outcomes for patients living with ostomies and complex wounds.
Program Highlights
Our interim program reflects a high-impact, clinically relevant agenda, including:
Multidisciplinary Clinical Practice
- Integrating ostomy and wound care
- Surgical, nursing, and rehabilitation alignment
- Improving outcomes across the continuum
Advanced Clinical & Surgical Insight
- Infection, biofilm, and inflammation control
- Complex wound assessment strategies
- Modern colorectal techniques and post-operative implications
Recovery, Rehabilitation & Quality of Life
- Post-surgical recovery pathways
- Return-to-work strategies
- Nutrition and healing
- Supporting long-term patient outcomes
Patient-Centred & Psychosocial Care
- Addressing body image and identity
- Intimacy and adaptation
- Real patient perspectives
- The MDT role in long-term care
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This programme is designed for clinicians involved in the care of patients with ostomies and complex wounds, including:
Stomaltherapists and Wound Care Nurses
Colorectal Surgeons and Surgical Teams
Rehabilitation Specialists and Occupational Therapists
Dietitians and Nutrition Professionals
Psychologists, Counsellors, and Social Workers