The Brazilian Stomal Therapy Association: ostomy wound and continence care (SOBEST) is a scientific non-profit, interdisciplinary association based in Brazil. It was created in 1992, two years after the first Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education Program (ETNEP) (promoted by the Nursing School of the University of São Paulo). Full members include wound ostomy and continence nurses who completed one of the recognized programs in Brazil or abroad. Other healthcare professionals, healthcare students and companies interested in wound, ostomy and continence care may subscribe to SOBEST.

Mission
SOBEST is involved with the scientific and technical development of healthcare professionals interested in wound, ostomy and continence care. We aim to promote evidence based specialised care for quality of life care.  In order to achieve these aims, SOBEST's activities are focused mainly on education, research, public policies and clinical practice on national and international levels.

Events:
I International North/ North East WOC Symposium May 15^th to 18^th 2011
Summerville Beach Resort Hotel Porto de Galinhas/ Pernambuco/ Brazil

Confirmed international speakers:
Dr John McDonald MD (USA)
Mrs Louise Forets-Lalande ET (Canada)

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IX WOC Brazilian Conference  October 23rd to 27th 2011
Convention Center Plaza São Rafael, Porto Alegre/ Rio Grande do Sul/ Brazil

Confirmed international speakers:
Barbara Pieper PhD, CWOCN (USA)
Janice C Cowell CWOCN (USA)
Katherine Moore PhD (Canada)
Louise Forest-Lalande ET (Canada)

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