Factors Associated With Quality of Life Among People Living With a Stoma in Nonmetropolitan Areas

Discussion People living with a stoma in nonmetropolitan Australia reported moderate-to-high QoL. Better QoL was identified in those who worked, had no poststoma clothing change, were sexually active poststoma, and were older. Worse QoL was seen in those who had poststoma depression and stoma location issues. Healthcare providers could influence stoma-related QoL by identifying risk factors and tailoring interventions toward individuals in nonmetropolitan settings.
Source: Nursing Research - Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research