Assessment of the Difficulties Experienced by Individuals with Intestinal Stomas: A Qualitative Study
CONCLUSIONS
Most individuals experienced sleep pattern disturbances; faced issues in their relationships with family and friends due to physiologic and psychological distress; received no training for stoma care, diet, or sexual life; could not cope with issues related to the stoma; and faced financial difficulties in procuring stoma bags and care products.
Source: Advances in Skin and Wound Care - Category: Dermatology Tags: ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Source Type: research
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