Qualitative research of postoperative real experience of colostomy patients on ostomy management

VernacularTitle:肠造口患者术后居家造口管理真实体验的质性研究
Author: Zhaohui GENG ; Honglian XU ; Changrong YUAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Enterostomy; Ostomy management; Real experience; Qualitative research
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(36):2759-2762
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To deeply understand the postoperative real experience of colostomy patients on ostomy management, and try to explore the difficulties and needs after discharge in order to provide theoretical basis for postoperative nursing intervention. Methods By using phenomenological research method, 10 colostomy patients were interviewed face- to- face, and the content was analyzed by Colaizzi method. Results Three themes were concluded: self- care obstacle related to ostomy; self- growth brought by ostomy; expectations for social support and family care. Conclusions Colostomy patients have to face so many problems after operation on ostomy management, and hospital, society and family have responsibility to help patients adapt to ostomy as soon as possible and improve their quality of life.