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Systematic Review
Living with a stoma: a review of the literature.
Journal of Clinical Nursing 2005 January
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This systematic review looks at the psychological and social impact of stoma surgery on peoples' lives.
BACKGROUND: The formation of a stoma can have a negative effect on a person's quality of life and affect lifestyle in a number of ways.
METHODS: The review examines nursing literature from 1990 to date and focuses on how stoma patients' lives are affected by the presence of a stoma. It informs nursing practice so nurses are better able to help individuals improve, maintain or recover their health following ostomy surgery.
RESULTS: The findings of the review indicate that stoma surgery can impact on individuals' lives in many different ways.
RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Knowledge of the problems stoma patients can experience can help nurses plan care in an individualized way. Recommendations for nursing practice and future research are made.
BACKGROUND: The formation of a stoma can have a negative effect on a person's quality of life and affect lifestyle in a number of ways.
METHODS: The review examines nursing literature from 1990 to date and focuses on how stoma patients' lives are affected by the presence of a stoma. It informs nursing practice so nurses are better able to help individuals improve, maintain or recover their health following ostomy surgery.
RESULTS: The findings of the review indicate that stoma surgery can impact on individuals' lives in many different ways.
RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Knowledge of the problems stoma patients can experience can help nurses plan care in an individualized way. Recommendations for nursing practice and future research are made.
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