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Du X, Chaiviboontham S, Sumdaengrit B. The experiences of Chinese colorectal cancer survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy creation: A qualitative study. BELITUNG NURSING JOURNAL 2024; 10:222-230. [PMID: 38690303 PMCID: PMC11056837 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.3212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most prevalent cancer globally. The disease and its treatment significantly impact marital intimacy, particularly among individuals who have undergone ostomy creation. Therefore, it is necessary to explore their experiences. Objective This study aimed to explore the experiences of colorectal cancer survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy creation and clarify the domain and sub-domain of marital intimacy in CRC survivors with ostomy. Method This study used a qualitative descriptive design, and participants were selected by purposive sampling from two hospitals in Henan province, China. Sixteen patients participated in this research, and the data were collected through an in-depth interview from June 27 to September 27, 2023. Colaizzi's method was used to analyze the data. Results Five themes emerged from data analysis, including physical intimacy, psychological intimacy, social intimacy, spiritual intimacy, and operational intimacy. Conclusion By profiling the experiences of CRC survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy creation, the domain and sub-domain of marital intimacy were clarified in this cohort and revealed that ostomy had a severe effect on marital intimacy among colorectal cancer survivors. The results from this study could be used by nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to design specific interventions covering all aspects of marital intimacy. Also, the findings will guide the development of a particular instrument for marital intimacy in CRC survivors with ostomy.
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- Xixi Du
- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
- General Surgery Department, Puyang People’s Hospital, Puyang, China
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- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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Simpson E, Pourshahidi K, Davis J, Slevin M, Lawther R, O'Connor G, Porrett T, Marley J, Gill C. Living with and without an intestinal stoma: Factors that promote psychological well-being and self-care: A cross-sectional study. Nurs Open 2023; 10:7811-7825. [PMID: 37840444 PMCID: PMC10643826 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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AIMS This study compared those living with and without an intestinal stoma in relation to physical and psychological health, stress and coping, quality of life and resilience. Also, identifying factors that could be used to promote better self-care in stoma patients in the future. DESIGN A cross-sectional and comparative study design was employed. METHODS Participants were recruited via email and social media (Facebook and Twitter) between August 2018 and March 2019, to complete an online survey. The data were analysed using analysis of variance to examine group difference and a series of hierarchical linear regression analyses determining predictors of psychological well-being. RESULTS Of 278 participants aged 18-68 years who completed the survey, 129 (46%) had a stoma and reported significantly poorer physical health. Approximately one-fifth experienced problems with stoma management. Psychological well-being was mediated by the duration of living with a stoma (under 3 years) and frequency of leaks (weekly and monthly).
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- Ellen Simpson
- Psychology Research InstituteUlster UniversityColeraineUK
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- Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food & Health (NICHE), Biomedical Sciences Research InstituteUlster UniversityColeraineUK
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- Engineering Research InstituteUlster UniversityColeraineUK
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- Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food & Health (NICHE), Biomedical Sciences Research InstituteUlster UniversityColeraineUK
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- Altnagelvin HospitalWestern Health and Social Care TrustLondonderryUK
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- Altnagelvin HospitalWestern Health and Social Care TrustLondonderryUK
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- School of Biomedical SciencesUlster University Faculty of Life and Health SciencesColeraineUK
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Yilmaz Sezer N, Aker MN, Öner Cengiz H, Ersöz Ş, Uçar S. The effect of stoma self-efficacy of people with stoma on their sexual function and satisfaction. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:2064-2070. [PMID: 37776123 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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AIM The aim of this research is to determine the effect of stoma self-efficacy of people with stoma on their sexual function and satisfaction. METHOD This descriptive research was carried out between November 2022 and May 2023. One hundred and forty people with stoma were included in the research. A descriptive information form, a visual analogue scale (VAS) for satisfaction with sexual life, the Stoma Self-Efficacy Scale (Stoma SE) and the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) were used for the research. RESULTS According to the findings of the research, it was established that 90% of the participants had sexual dysfunction according to the ASEX. The average VAS satisfaction with sexual life score was 2.77 ± 3.19, the average Stoma SE Total score was 76.26 ± 19.63 and the average ASEX score was 21.62 ± 7.88. The VAS-satisfaction with sexual life score of the participants had a positive relationship with the social self-efficacy score and a negative relationship with the ASEX score. There was a negative relationship between the social self-efficacy score and the ASEX score of the participants. It has been determined that the social self-efficacy scores of the participants affect their ASEX and VAS-satisfaction with sexual life scores. CONCLUSION Development of care self-efficacy is as critical as the development of social self-efficacy for people with stoma. Development of social self-efficacy by people with stoma can contribute to their sexual function and satisfaction with sexual life.
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- Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara University İbni Sina Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Chan MS, Moore Z, Patton D, McNamara D, O'Connor T, Avsar P. A systematic review of patient risk factors for complications following stoma formation among adults undergoing colorectal surgery. Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:238. [PMID: 37747515 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04523-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stoma formation is a commonly performed procedure both during and following colorectal surgery. When designed correctly, stomas can dramatically improve patients' quality of life, but the reverse may occur when complications arise. Given the significant negative impact of complications following stoma formation, understanding risk factors that may be mitigated pre-operatively is important. METHOD A systematic search of publications using MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases was conducted in May 2022. Data was extracted and a narrative synthesis undertaken. The evidence-based librarianship (EBL) checklist assessed the methodological quality of the included studies. The systematic review includes various research designs such as randomised controlled trials (RCT), case-control studies, and observational cohort studies written in English. Reviews, conference papers, opinion papers, and those including participants < 18 years old were excluded. No restrictions on the date of publication and study setting were applied. RESULTS This review included 17 studies, conducted between 2001 and 2020. The study designs were prospective audit, prospective analysis, retrospective analysis, longitudinal analysis and multivariate analysis of self-reported questionaires/surveys. Twenty-two possible risk factors for the development of stoma complications following stoma formation were identified. These include demographical risk factors, underlying medical condition, type of surgery, elective vs emergency surgery, stoma factors, surgical factors, indications for surgery and factors which may impact healing. Furthermore, high BMI, emergency surgery, and stoma type were identified as the most frequently occurring risk factors. CONCLUSION Given the large number of risk factors identified, the implementation of a risk stratification tool may decrease the incidence and prevalence of stoma complication development. This, in turn, would decrease the associated healthcare-related costs, and negative impact on mortality, length of stay and quality of life.
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- Mai Shanley Chan
- School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- Fakeeh College of Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Monash, Australia
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Lida Institute, Shanghai, China
- University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith, QLD, Australia
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- Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- Fakeeh College of Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
- Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
- Fakeeh College of Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
- Lida Institute, Shanghai, China
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- Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
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Choi HR, Park HS, Hong Y, Kim YA. The lived experience of colorectal cancer patients with a temporary ileostomy and the patient's perception of the ostomy nurses' educational interventions. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:276. [PMID: 37071187 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07748-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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PURPOSE This study is aimed at exploring the lived experiences of colorectal cancer patients regarding temporary ileostomy and the educational interventions of ostomy nurses. METHODS This study is conducted using Heideggerian phenomenological focus group. Focus group interviews were conducted from November 2021 to February 2022 using a semi-structured guide with nine colorectal cancer patients having a temporary ileostomy. The interview data were analyzed using latent content analysis RESULTS: Four main categories and 13 sub-categories are identified as the result of data analysis. Main categories were "colorectal cancer and ileostomy: patient's adaptation," "supporting resources for the patient with ileostomy," "ileostomy closure: hope and concerns," and "ostomy nurse's professionalism." The main categories reflect the shared experiences and perceptions of colorectal cancer patients, across the timeline from colorectal cancer diagnosis to ileostomy closure. CONCLUSION This study provides a timely response to a pilot project for recognizing ostomy nurse's education for patients with stomas. Also, the findings of this study contribute to nursing knowledge by providing patients' perspectives on the education provided to them by the ostomy nurse. Lastly, this study inspires future studies to evaluate and recognize ostomy nurse's practice by using various methodological approaches.
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- Hye Ri Choi
- School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Nursing, Severance Hospital Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nursing, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea
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- National Cancer Survivorship Center, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea.
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Sritan S. Factors contributing to the quality of life among Thai patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer with a stoma: An integrative review. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:1-14. [PMID: 36226808 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM To appraise and synthesize research investigating the factors contributing to the quality of life (QOL) among Thai patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) with a stoma. DESIGN An integrative review. DATA SOURCES The scientific databases CINAHL, Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and ThaiJO were queried for English or Thai research articles published between 2011 and 2021. REVIEW METHODS Included studies were searched utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) reporting guidelines. The eligible studies were critically appraised by evaluating the study level and quality using the John Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal Tool. Whittemore and Knafl's five-stage framework was used to guide this integrative review. Primary data from each suitable study were abstracted, coded and categorized into sub-themes. Finally, themes were identified based on the review question and objective. RESULTS Eight articles met the inclusion criteria. Twelve sub-themes and five significant themes were identified: Sociodemographic and clinical, physiological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects. CONCLUSION Factors contributing to QOL among Thai CRC ostomates can be categorized into five domains. The sociodemographic and clinical, physiological and psychological aspects are similar to those in other countries. In the meanwhile, the social and spiritual domains differ from those in other countries, particularly in extended family support and Buddhist belief. IMPACT By providing the QOL contributing factors, nurses can investigate the significant QOL predictors and create the appropriate interventions for promoting QOL, specifically among Thai CRC adults with a stoma. Likewise, it will be helpful to integrate this result into the nursing curriculum in Thailand and other similar countries to teach nursing students who could give direct holistic care to CRC adults with a stoma. In addition, it will serve as the basis for healthcare policy regarding nursing practice guidelines for assessing the individuals' QOL factors and promoting QOL activities after ostomy surgery. Patient or Public contribution: The ostomy nurses in Thailand are involved in the data analysis stage. They read all the included studies before the meeting. They considered and commented on the generating and synthesizing of codes, subthemes and themes.
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- Sarawut Sritan
- Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.,Boromarajonani College of Nursing Phra-Phutthabat, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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The Quality of Life of Patients with Colorectal Carcinoma and Stoma. SERBIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/sjecr-2022-0039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Surgical treatment and formation of a stoma can be lifesaving for colorectal cancer patients. However, the quality of life is often impaired in patients with stoma. The goal of this study is to determine the quality of life of patients with stoma and cancer, and the relationship between the quality of life and characteristics of these patients.
The study was conducted from 2018 to 2020 and included a total of 64 patients of both sexes with colorectal cancer and temporary or permanent stoma. The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer with Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQC29-30) and the anonymous WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire SF-36 were used for self-assessment of quality of life.
Our study included 39 (61.0%) men and 25 (39.0%) women. 24 patients (37.5%) had colostomy, 14 patients (21.9%) had ileostomy, and 26 patients (40.6%) underwent surgery for resection of colorectal cancer without stoma. A significant number of women were in the group of patients with a permanent stoma (p = 0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in the assessment of general health (p = 0.680) and quality of life (p = 0.721) during the past month in relation to gender. Patients without a stoma rated their general health better compared to those with stoma and the difference reached statistical significance (p = 0.035). There was no statistically significant difference in the assessment of quality of life between the group of patients with stoma and without stoma, as well as between the patients of different age groups.
Patients with stoma rated their general health as worse, but not their quality of life.
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Family-Centered Interventions and Quality of Life of Clients with Ostomy. Nurs Res Pract 2022; 2022:9426560. [PMID: 36072914 PMCID: PMC9444473 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9426560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background. Family-centered intervention can be used as a therapeutic intervention to improve the quality of life (QOL) in clients with ostomy. This study aimed to determine the effects of family-centered intervention on the QOL in ostomy clients. Methods. A quasi-experimental study was carried out with participation of 70 clients with colostomy and 70 caregivers (family members). The participants were selected through convenient sampling and randomly allocated into the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received family-centered education. The education program included four sessions, 50–60 min each, that were implemented in two weeks at hospital wards or clients’ houses for the clients’ companions. Afterwards, the caregivers implemented the care at home for one month. The subjects in the control group received routine care before being discharged. The QOL of the clients in both groups was measured using the city of hope-QOL-ostomy questionnaire before and one month after the intervention. Results. The mean scores of the QOL after family-centered intervention in the experimental and control groups increased from 197.97 to 207.49 and from 195.2 to 199.03, respectively. The paired t-test showed a significant change in the experimental and control groups after the intervention at a confidence level of 95% (
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). Conclusion. Family-centered intervention can be used as a therapeutic intervention to improve the QOL in clients with ostomy. The intervention was effective in the physical, spiritual, psychological, and social health of these clients.
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Shao L, Lv L, Zheng MC, Huang MR, Zhang JE. Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Stoma-QOL questionnaire among Chinese rectal cancer patients with colostomy. Int J Nurs Pract 2022; 28:e13045. [PMID: 35274411 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to translate the Stoma-quality of life into Chinese and evaluate its psychometric properties in Chinese patients. BACKGROUND Quality of life is an important issue for patients with colostomy, and its appropriate and precise measurement is beneficial to promoting better care. The Stoma-quality of life questionnaire has been widely used; however, the validity and reliability of its Chinese version has not been determined. DESIGN A cross-sectional validation study was conducted. METHODS We translated the Stoma-quality of life into Chinese using standardized methods. Then it was psychometrically tested on a convenience sample of 513 patients with colostomy. Construct validity was evaluated via exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability was measured with Cronbach's alpha and the split-half Spearman-Brown coefficient. RESULTS The content validity, the Cronbach's α coefficient and the Spearman-Brown split-half reliability coefficient indicated adequate validity and reliability. The exploratory factor analysis yielded four common factors, and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 67.5%. Moreover, the confirmatory factor analysis showed a good model fit. CONCLUSION This study confirmed that the Chinese version of Stoma-quality of life is an effective and reliable measurement for evaluating the quality of life of patients with colostomy.
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- Lu Shao
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Wound and Ostomy Care Center, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Oncology, Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Stoma Clinic, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Wang Y, Li S, Gong J, Cao L, Xu D, Yu Q, Wang X, Chen Y. Perceived Stigma and Self-Efficacy of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Related Stoma in China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:813367. [PMID: 35252252 PMCID: PMC8888524 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.813367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-related stoma face physical, psychological, and social adjustment challenges. However, knowledge about stigmatization and self-management, which is important for clinical care and patient education strategies, is lacking. Objective To evaluate the level of stigma and self-management ability of Chinese patients with IBD-related stoma using an online questionnaire. Methods Participants were recruited from two general hospitals in mainland China and the internet platforms of the China Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCCF). Participants completed a questionnaire, which gathered data on sociodemographic, clinical, and experience in online groups, self-efficacy scale, and social impact scale. The influencing factors of self-efficacy and perceived stigma were assessed by stepwise multivariate regression analyses. Results One hundred and seventy-six respondents were included. Most of the respondents (78/176, 44.32%) spent between 500 and 999 RMB ($77–153) on ostomy care accessories monthly. Three patients reported using homemade ostomy products. The average score on the self-efficacy scale was 75.79 ± 23.91, which reflected a moderate level of self-efficacy, and 69 (39.2%) respondents had low-level self-efficacy. The average social impact scale score was 62.76 ± 12.69, which reflected a moderate level of perceived stigma. Forty-three (24.43%) patients experienced severe levels of perceived stigma. Stepwise multivariate regression analysis revealed that self-efficacy was associated with educational level (P = 0.007), whereas stigma was associated with nursing privacy (P = 0.021) and acceptance by the closest person (P = 0.005). A total of 91% of respondents who participated in online peer support groups believed the groups were helpful for disease management. Conclusions Chinese patients with IBD-related stoma reported a moderate degree of perceived stigma; their level of self-efficacy was low to moderate. High educational level was associated with high self-efficacy. Notably, acceptance of the stoma by the closest person was an influencing factor protecting patients from perceived stigma. Interventions aimed at improving patient education, reducing economic burden, and strengthening social support should be considered to help improve the living conditions of patients with IBD-related stoma.
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- Yuting Wang
- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital: East Region Military Command General Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital: East Region Military Command General Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Alenezi A, McGrath I, Kimpton A, Livesay K. Quality of life among ostomy patients: A narrative literature review. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:3111-3123. [PMID: 33982291 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify and summarise factors related to ostomy patients' experiences and how these impact the perceived quality of life for those patients. BACKGROUND Ostomy formation is a common therapeutic technique used to treat different colorectal diseases such as colorectal cancer. Although surgical intervention and ostomy formation may prolong a patient's life, it may cause many problems in their daily lifestyle and affect their quality of life. The surgical creation of an ostomy has a significant impacts on a patient's quality of life from multiple perspectives, including physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects. DESIGN A narrative literature review, using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline). METHODS This review analysis of search filters was conducted in the following databases: PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, Embase, ProQuest, Science Direct, Scopus, and PsycINFO. A validation data set of 283 research articles between January 2000 and December 2019 were used to identify the impact of stoma surgery on patients' quality of life. RESULT Thirty-seven studies were identified as suitable for inclusion in this literature review. The results of the review indicate that quality of life (QoL) in patients who have an ostomy is influenced by many modifiable factors. Exercise, preoperative stoma site identification, family support, maintenance of social networks, education, spirituality and financial stability are all potentially modifiable factors that can improve the QOL for ostomy patients. CONCLUSION This review has identified multiple challenges that ostomy patients experience, which were clustered according to physical, psychological, social and spiritual challenges. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study identifies issues associated with stoma creation and can help in planning and providing the required nursing care which may assist in the reduction of predictable challenges. Recommendations for future research related to nursing practice are stated.
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- Aishah Alenezi
- Discipline of Nursing, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Discipline of Nursing, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Chiropractic and Exercise Sciences Department, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Discipline of Nursing, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Factors Associated With Quality of Life Among People Living With a Stoma in Nonmetropolitan Areas. Nurs Res 2021; 70:281-288. [PMID: 33883499 PMCID: PMC8231669 DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background Interruption of gastrointestinal continuity through surgical formation of a stoma can be lifesaving. However, it is also typically associated with reduced quality of life (QoL). Although past research has investigated QoL among people living with a stoma, no known studies have investigated stoma-related QoL, specifically among nonmetropolitan residents who may experience distinct health issues compared with their metropolitan counterparts. Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the level of and factors associated with QoL among people living with a stoma in nonmetropolitan Australia. Methods In a cross-sectional survey, 678 adults with colostomy, ileostomy, and/or urostomy and with membership in a regional Victorian stoma association were given the City of Hope Quality of Life Questionnaire for a Patient With an Ostomy (QOL-O). Total QoL score was calculated and described before categorization into quintiles. Patient factors associated with quintiles of QoL were assessed using univariable and multivariable proportional odds ordinal logistic regression, with a 95% confidence interval excluding 1.00 denoting statistical significance. Results Overall, 311 regional ostomy association members (46%) responded to any QOL-O questions; 285 members responded to >80% of QOL-O questions and contributed data to the study. Their median age was 73 years, and 60% were male. The median total QoL score was 6.9 on a scale of 0–10, where a higher number indicates better QoL. Factors independently associated with better QoL in the multivariable model were working full/part time, no poststoma clothing change, poststoma sexual activity, and older age. Factors independently associated with worse QoL were poststoma depression and a stoma location issue. Discussion People living with a stoma in nonmetropolitan Australia reported moderate-to-high QoL. Better QoL was identified in those who worked, had no poststoma clothing change, were sexually active poststoma, and were older. Worse QoL was seen in those who had poststoma depression and stoma location issues. Healthcare providers could influence stoma-related QoL by identifying risk factors and tailoring interventions toward individuals in nonmetropolitan settings.
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Ayik C, Özden D, Kahraman A. Spiritual care needs and associated factors among patients with ostomy: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:1665-1674. [PMID: 33616270 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To investigate the spiritual care needs and associated factors in patients with ostomy. BACKGROUND The significance of the spiritual care needs of the patients has been emphasised across countries and cultures in the literature. DESIGN A descriptive, cross-sectional study. METHODS Outpatients with an ostomy (n = 127) were recruited from proctology, wound and stoma therapy unit and general surgery clinics between January and 28 March 2020. The data were collected using the Socio-demographic Characteristics Form and Spiritual Care Needs Inventory (SCNI). SCNI has two components, namely 'meaning and hope' and 'caring and respect'. Descriptive statistics, correlation, Student's t test, ANOVA and multiple linear regression analyses were used to analyse the data. The STROBE checklist was used to report the study. RESULTS The mean scores of the spiritual care needs (65.31 ± 12.83), meaning and hope (37.35 ± 9.37), and caring and respect (27.96 ± 5.63) of the patients with ostomy were found to be moderate. The most significant factors affecting the meaning and hope component were the age, being female and decreases in the level of income. Scores of the patients who perceived the severity of the disease seriously and who practiced religious ritual regularly had more spiritual care needs for the component of caring and respect. Patients with ostomy needed interaction, respect for their privacy and dignity, to be shown concern and to be respected for their religious and cultural beliefs, which were the most salient needs. CONCLUSIONS There is an unambiguous requirement for nurses to ensure spiritual care for patients with ostomy. Showing interest and spending time for the interaction with patients with ostomy, need-based spiritual practices and life review are key elements of spiritual care. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Evaluating patients with ostomy spiritually requires information about how spiritual needs may arise and how to talk about spiritual needs. The result of the present study may help nurses to begin the process of maintaining spiritual care for patients with ostomy.
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- Cahide Ayik
- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
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Self-Care and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Drainage Enterostomy: A Multicenter, Cross Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18052443. [PMID: 33801488 PMCID: PMC7967580 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18052443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The current article examined stoma self-care and health-related quality of life in patients with drainage enterostomy, described clinical and sociodemographic variables and analyzed the relationship between all of them. Trained interviewers collected data using a standardized form that queried sociodemographic and clinical variables. In addition, Self-Care (SC) was measured through a specific questionnaire for Ostomized Patients (CAESPO) and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) through the Stoma Quality of Life questionnaire (S-QoL), which are not included in the electronic medical record. This was a multicenter, cross sectional study conducted in four hospitals of the province of Castellon (Spain), where 139 participants were studied. As novel findings, it was found that the level of SC of the stoma was high and was positively correlated with health-related quality of life. In relation to SC and sociodemographic variables studied in the research, women, married patients and active workers presented significantly higher scores than the rest. In relation to the clinical variables, we highlight the highest scores of the autonomous patients in the care of their stoma and those who used irrigations regularly. The lowest scores were the patients with complications in their stoma. We can highlight the validity and reliability of the CAESPO scale for biomedical and social research, and the importance of skills related to self-care of ostomy patients for a good level of HRQoL.
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Grant M. Using creative arts therapy workshops to explore stoma patients' feelings. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2020; 29:S6-S8. [PMID: 33325300 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.22.s6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- Madeleine Grant
- Stoma Care Nurse/Creative Workshops Developer and Facilitator, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin
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Aluzaite K, Nuttall JW, O'Connor M, Harvie R, Schultz M. Quality of life in postostomy surgery patients: A cross-sectional survey. JGH OPEN 2020; 4:987-994. [PMID: 33102774 PMCID: PMC7578297 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background and Aim Ostomy is a radical treatment that is sometimes required due to severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal cancer (CRC), and so on. Around 8000 people in New Zealand live with stoma bags. We studied factors associated with poor quality of life (QoL) in ostomy patients to improve patient care. Methods Eligible adult patients identified through the Southern District Health Board database were invited to participate. The survey consisted of the general stoma QoL, IBD, CRC QoL, and dietary and lifestyle questionnaires. Results Response rate was 54.5% (n = 241/448). Study participants were a mean (SD) 70.9 (14.2) years old, 60.6% were male, and 89.5% were New Zealand European; 52.5% of the study participants had a colostomy, and 56.4 and 22.4% received their stoma due to CRC and IBD, respectively. Median (first-third interquartile range) duration since ostomy for overall study sample was 6.9 (3.3-15.1) years. Mean (SD) Stoma-QoL score for all the patients was 60.3 (10.8) points (scale 20-80). Stoma-underlying disease (P = 0.28) and type of stoma (P = 0.60) were not associated with Stoma-QoL scores. Older adults had higher Stoma-QoL, IBD questionnaire and QLQ-C30 quality-of-life scores; 73.1% received dietary recommendations for the stoma, And 56.4% changed their diet, 51.4% found it easy to adhere to dietary recommendations, and 9.2% found it quite/very difficult. Conclusion This study found high-quality life scores in postostomy patients and no significant association between the underlying disease, time since ostomy, level of comorbidities, and how the appliance worked, which highlight the multifactorial nature of the quality of life concept and difficulties measuring it.
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- Kristina Aluzaite
- Department of Medicine Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand
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- Gastroenterology Unit Southern District Health Board, Dunedin Hospital Dunedin New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago Dunedin New Zealand.,Gastroenterology Unit Southern District Health Board, Dunedin Hospital Dunedin New Zealand
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Abdelmohsen SA. Effectiveness of Structured Education on Patient's Knowledge and Practice Regarding Colostomy Care. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2020; 7:370-374. [PMID: 33062833 PMCID: PMC7529020 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_24_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Objective Evaluating the effectiveness of structured education on patient's knowledge and practice regarding colostomy care. Methods A quasi-experimental study design (pre-posttest) was utilized to fulfill the aim of the study. The study was carried out in the outpatient surgery clinic at South Egypt Cancer Institute; a nonprobability convenient sample of 60 adult male and female colostomy patients was included in the study. Two tools were utilized; Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, including three parts: Part I: Demographic characteristics of the studied patients, Part II: Assessment of colostomy, and Part III: Patients' knowledge regarding colostomy (pre-post); Tool II: A colostomy care observation checklist (pre/post). Results A highly statistically significant difference was found regarding total knowledge and practice scores of the studied sample pre- and post-application of the structured patient education. Conclusions On light of the present study results, it can be concluded that structured patient education was found to be effective in enhancing patient's knowledge and practices, regarding stoma and peristomal skin care.
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- Sahar A Abdelmohsen
- Department of Nursing Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences - Wadi Alddawasir, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Asyut University, Asyut, Egypt
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Jin Y, Ma H, Li Y, Zhang Y, Jiménez-Herrera M. Development and psychometric evaluation of the colostomy disgust scale in patients with colostomy. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 29:e13323. [PMID: 32888353 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To establish and validate the Colostomy Disgust Scale (CDS) for assessing disgust in colostomy patients. DESIGN Triphasic, cross-sectional psychometric study. SETTING A total of 423 patients with colostomy (222 first samples and 201 s samples) were recruited from a tertiary hospital between January 2015 and April 2016. METHODS Three phases were undertaken: (a) item generation, (b) item selection and (c) evaluation and validation. The evaluation and validation of the CDS were performed through feasibility and initial item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and internal consistency. RESULTS Following item generation and item selection, a 22-item CDS was generated. Principal axis factoring indicated a two-factor solution for the proposed CDS model, which was also verified by confirmatory factor analysis. Moreover, the proposed CDS had a high internal consistency. CONCLUSION The CDS is a self-report instrument with initial evidence for its validity and reliability. It is a promising tool to identify the triggers of disgust in colostomy contexts, which can be of great importance for promoting the mental health of colostomy patients.
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- Yanfei Jin
- Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain
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- Tianjin People's Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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Giordano V, Nicolotti M, Corvese F, Vellone E, Alvaro R, Villa G. Describing self‐care and its associated variables in ostomy patients. J Adv Nurs 2020; 76:2982-2992. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.14499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Vittoria Giordano
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Urology Unit IRCCS San Raffaele Institute Milan Italy
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Ayaz-Alkaya S. Overview of psychosocial problems in individuals with stoma: A review of literature. Int Wound J 2018; 16:243-249. [PMID: 30392194 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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This literature review was conducted to summarise empirical evidence relating to psychosocial health following ostomy surgery during hospitalisation and after discharge. Both qualitative and quantitative studies were searched from 2000 to 2017 using PubMed, CINAHL, Ebrary, Elsevier, Science Direct, and Scopus. Twenty-seven articles were included that examined the patient's psychosocial health following colostomy or ileostomy surgery. Among the 27 included studies, 11 adopted qualitative research methods and 16 used quantitative designs. Most of the studies were conducted to determine psychosocial problems and emotions of the individuals, their adaptation to the stoma, and their quality of life. Most of the psychosocial problems identified in these studies were poor body image perception and self-respect, depression, sexual problems, and lower psychosocial adaptation. This literature review has illustrated the patient's psychosocial health following stoma surgery. Further studies exploring the effect of psychosocial interventions could be planned.
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- Sultan Ayaz-Alkaya
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Temprado Albalat MD, García Martínez P, Ballester Arnal R, Collado-Boira EJ. The relationship between resilience and quality of life in patients with a drainage enterostomy. J Health Psychol 2018; 25:1483-1497. [PMID: 29506431 DOI: 10.1177/1359105318761555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Impact and adjustment to a drainage enterostomy are measured mainly through health indicators. To investigate the relationship between resilience and adaptation to the placement of a drainage enterostomy. Prospective observational study with a sample of 125 patients (64 men/36 women) with a temporary or permanent drainage enterostomy and a mean age of 66.72 years. High quality of life (mean, 80.5) and resilience (mean, 79.57) scores and a positive relationship between both were found. There seems to be a positive relationship with general quality of life and health-related quality of life. The logistic regression model shows that the main predictor as regards health-related quality of life is resilience.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Jaume I University, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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Ibrahim, SKp., MNS., PhD K, Priambodo AP, Nur’aeni A, Hendrawati S. Quality of Life and Characteristics of Colostomy Patients. JURNAL NERS 2017. [DOI: 10.20473/jn.v12i2.6026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction: Colostomy imposed multiple impacts on the patient’s life including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. This study aims to identify the level of quality of life as well as to examine the differences of quality of life among colostomy patients with regards to certain demographic characteristics.Methods: This study used a cross-sectional and descriptive analytical approach. Seventy-one colostomy patients were recruited purposively to participate in the study. The studied variables included quality of life and demographic characteristics. The data was collected by using the WHO Quality of Life – BREF instrument. One-way ANOVA and an independent t-test were employed to analyse the differences in quality of life with regards to certain demographic characteristics.Results: The study found that the majority of subjects perceived that their level of quality of life ranged between very low to moderate (77.4%). Satisfaction with support from friends was rated as the highest item of quality of life, whereas satisfaction with sexual relationships was rated as the lowest item of quality of life. There was no significant difference in the patients’ quality of life with regards to age group, educational background, occupation, length of being ostomate, sex, and other health problems.Conclusions: The study implied that nurses need to realise and pay attention to multiple aspects of stoma patient’s quality of life. Nursing care should not merely focus on stoma care but also holistically consider on meeting sexual needs, as well as the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patients.
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Temprado MD, Agut S, Collado E. The mediating role of resilience in the relationship between personality and adjustment to disease in patients with a drainage enterostomy. J Health Psychol 2017; 24:1110-1124. [PMID: 28810387 DOI: 10.1177/1359105316689142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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An understanding of what variables are involved in a better adjustment to chronic disease makes it possible to implement more suitable community healthcare interventions. It also allows the design of educational programmes aimed at increasing the independence of these patients, thereby enabling them to achieve a better health status. Both the personality and the resilience of the patient have been shown to play an important role in the process of adjusting to the new living conditions that result from having a chronic disease. Yet, to date, little research has been conducted in this area. This study uses structural equation modelling to explore the relationships among the personality factors, resilience and the variables of adjustment to disease (i.e. quality of life and level of self-care). The sample consists of 125 patients with a drainage enterostomy. Results show that the relationship model with the best fit is the one that considers resilience as a mediating variable in the relation between personality and disease adjustment variables. The implications of the findings and the limitations of the study are also discussed.
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