A randomised controlled trial examining the effectiveness of a STOMA psychosocial intervention programme on the outcomes of colorectal patients with a stoma
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ABSTRACT: Background and study aims
Ileostomy is a procedure where the small intestine is diverted to an opening in the abdomen. The waste products are collected through an opening called a stoma in the tummy. With the loss of an important body function and a distortion in body image, stoma patients experience physical, psychological and social challenges. Nurses have an important role in helping patients make a smooth transition to living with their stoma. Limited studies have tested psychosocial interventions (methods) on the improvement of patients stoma-related health concerns. The aim is to find out if a psychosocial intervention leads to a significant reduction in days to stoma proficiency, length of hospital stay, anxiety and depression, as well as improvement in their ability to care for themselves, acceptance of the stoma, and quality of life for patients with a newly formed stoma.
Who can participate?
Patients undergoing elective colorectal resections who require formation of a permanent stoma.
What does the study involve?
Eligible patients will be randomly allocated to either a control group or an intervention group. Patients in the control group will receive routine care, where they will receive education on care of stoma after the operation. Patients in the intervention group will receive the STOMA psychosocial intervention programme in addition to routine care. The STOMA psychosocial intervention programme includes an individual psychoeducation face-to-face session (before the operation) with a booklet provided, and five telephone follow-up sessions (one before the operation and four after).
DISEASE(S): Colorectal Cancer
PROVIDER: 2417289 | ecrin-mdr-crc |
REPOSITORIES: ECRIN MDR
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