Validation and Clinical Experience With a Turkish Language Version of the Pittman Ostomy Complication and Severity Index

CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicate that the Turkish language version of the Pittman OCSI is a reliable and valid instrument for assessment of presence and severity of early postoperative complications in individuals with an ostomy. We found the instrument parsimonious, easy-to-use, and clinically practical. It can be used to determine appropriate interventions to prevent or treat complications and evaluate the effects of nursing interventions designed to improve outcomes for patients with ostomies.
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Ostomy Care Source Type: research