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This study explored how people living with an ileostomy (ileostomates) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) experience and support dietary management, uniquely comparing UK and Australian perspectives.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Fifty semi-structured interviews were conducted with ileostomates (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200926) and HCPs (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200912 stoma care nurses,\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200912 dietitians) across the UK and Australia. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic content analysis guided by the Social Ecological Model (SEM).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Seven main categories emerged, spanning intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, institutional and public policy factors. Ileostomates reported persistent dietary restriction, fear of food bolus blockages, and reliance on online forums when HCP follow up was limited. HCP transcripts highlighted variations in practice, constrained caseloads, and gaps in evidence underpinning dietary guidance. Country-specific differences were observed, with Australian ileostomates emphasising hydration and geographical barriers. 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