Patient Knowledge about Stoma Care in the Early Postoperative Period

Abstract

The relevance of topic. The most difficult for the patient is the early postoperative period. At that point, he feels not only the physical but also psychological pain . The first time he encounters with stoma, he can't control gas, fecal excretion The patient becomes completely dependent on the nursing staff. It is important for the patient to have sufficient knowledge and experience to develop stoma care skills. Therefore, stoma formation surgery remain important problem in the physical, social, financial, sexual and psychological spheres of life. Aim of the research - To evaluate ostomy patients knowledge about stoma care in the early postoperative period. Objectives: To describe the clinical aspects of stoma care and to discuss the meaning of teaching for patient self-care and the role of the nurse in teaching and in the process of informing patients, To evaluate bag replacement skills and parastomal skin care of patients with stoma, To evaluate patients knowledge about future lifestyle changes after stoma formation, To evaluate the effectiveness of patient information and teaching in the postoperative period and the opportunities and directions for its improvement. Object of reseach: Patient knowledge about stoma care in the early postoperative period. Methods of reseach: 1. Theoretical part. Analysis of scientific and professional literature. 2. Practical part. Interview (standardized) - Patients with stoma in the Surgery Clinic of X Hospital. Speaking directly the topic is discussed. The outline of the conversation and the circle of questions were anticipated in advance. The data was recorded in notes. Qualitative research data were processed by transcribing text. Target groups. Patients with stoma in the Surgery Clinic of X Hospital. Results. The results of the research showed that there are 2 groups of respondents. One group - do not have sufficient knowledge or skills, even though they have received all the information and training. Patients does not deepen to the basic principles of stoma care and they are not interested to get more information about stoma, bag replacement, parastomal skin, care and so on. Other group – know, but don‘t have enough skills. Knowledge is one of the key steps in avoiding complications, unpleasant situations and your own psychological terror.