Quality of life in adults with intestinal Stoma: Literature Review
Paudel, Uvika (2022)
Paudel, Uvika
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022060214509
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022060214509
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A stoma is a surgical abdominal opening that can be linked to either digestive or urinary system to allow wastes such as urine and faeces to be directed out of the body. The goal is to extend the patient's life and assist them return to a normal and productive life. Stoma-related issues, on the other hand, produce significant changes in an individual's life as well as social isolation which effects quality of life. The aim of the study is to explore what factors affect quality of life on patients with abdominal stoma and how nurses can support the quality of life on patients with abdominal stoma. Research question were: How does the abdominal stoma affect patient quality of life? How can nurses support abdominal stoma patients in their quality of life?
Information and data about quality of life and intestinal stoma was gathered thought literature reviews from previous research papers using resources from university library. Findings: All research claims that stoma effects the quality of life negatively. Patient goes through the psychological issue like anxiety and depression which influence the self-esteem to go down. Change in the body image, leakage, smell also effect to the patient, isolation from the activities or socialization, Intimate relationship, and physical activities. Nurse plays vital roles in supporting and providing services to the ostomates for example, counselling, providing proper guidance, Group therapy or group of ostomates to share ideas, organizing activities. Conclusion: Patient with stoma has negative effects on quality of life in every aspect. Providing proper care and supporting them can enhance quality of life.
Information and data about quality of life and intestinal stoma was gathered thought literature reviews from previous research papers using resources from university library. Findings: All research claims that stoma effects the quality of life negatively. Patient goes through the psychological issue like anxiety and depression which influence the self-esteem to go down. Change in the body image, leakage, smell also effect to the patient, isolation from the activities or socialization, Intimate relationship, and physical activities. Nurse plays vital roles in supporting and providing services to the ostomates for example, counselling, providing proper guidance, Group therapy or group of ostomates to share ideas, organizing activities. Conclusion: Patient with stoma has negative effects on quality of life in every aspect. Providing proper care and supporting them can enhance quality of life.