OBJECTIVE: The difficulties and concerns of colorectal cancer patients with an ostomy are not well documented. This study describes the difficulties experienced by colorectal cancer patients with a temporary or permanent ostomy over the 2-year period following their diagnosis. Patients' satisfaction with the information provided to them by their healthcare providers was also assessed. METHODS: Colorectal cancer patients with an ostomy (N 5332) recruited through a cancer registry completed telephone interviews at approximately 5, 12, and 24 months following diagnosis. RESULTS: Painful or irritated peristomal skin and odor and noise from the appliance were the most commonly reported stoma-related difficulties. The proportion of participants reporting these difficulties decreased over time. Provision of preoperative information was comprehensive, and satisfaction with preoperative information was high. However, 34% of patients said they were not seen by an ostomy nurse prior to surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The ostomy nurse may be ideally placed to initiate, develop, and implement survivorship care plans for colorectal cancer patients.
OBJECTIVE: The difficulties and concerns of colorectal cancerpatients with an ostomy are not well documented. This study describes the difficulties experienced by colorectal cancerpatients with a temporary or permanent ostomy over the 2-year period following their diagnosis. Patients' satisfaction with the information provided to them by their healthcare providers was also assessed. METHODS:Colorectal cancerpatients with an ostomy (N 5332) recruited through a cancer registry completed telephone interviews at approximately 5, 12, and 24 months following diagnosis. RESULTS: Painful or irritated peristomal skin and odor and noise from the appliance were the most commonly reported stoma-related difficulties. The proportion of participants reporting these difficulties decreased over time. Provision of preoperative information was comprehensive, and satisfaction with preoperative information was high. However, 34% of patients said they were not seen by an ostomy nurse prior to surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The ostomy nurse may be ideally placed to initiate, develop, and implement survivorship care plans for colorectal cancerpatients.
Authors: Virginia Sun; Marcia Grant; Carmit K McMullen; Andrea Altschuler; M Jane Mohler; Mark C Hornbrook; Lisa J Herrinton; Carol M Baldwin; Robert S Krouse Journal: J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs Date: 2013 Jan-Feb Impact factor: 1.741
Authors: Sylvia M Vonk-Klaassen; Hilde M de Vocht; Marjolein E M den Ouden; Eric Hans Eddes; Marieke J Schuurmans Journal: Qual Life Res Date: 2015-06-30 Impact factor: 4.147