Activities of JOA

• Conduct a field survey and collection of information on actual living conditions of ostomates and provision of these data to appropriate public agencies.
• Experienced members conduct sharing sessions, postoperative counseling on stoma care, and training courses as part of "Normalization" projects supported by local authorities.
• Medical professionals conduct training courses, clinical counseling and seminars (entrusted by the same as above), and exhibitions to introduce the most current ostomy pouching systems and accessories.
• Approach government and local authorities to improve welfare policies for ostomates.
• Training and dispatching of Ostomy Visitors to ostomates at home.
• Publication of the JOA Journal bimonthly and other consumer and professional publications.
• Exchange of information and cooperation with national and international ostomy-related organizations and agencies.
• Other activities directed toward improvement of ostomates' Quality of Life such as:
• - A campaign to deepen the general public's understanding of the ostomates' issues and problems.
• - Appeal for provision of facility for ostomates in the public lavatories.