Self-care practice of ostomy patients: contributions of the Orem’s theory

Self-care practice of ostomy patients: contributions of the Orem’s theory

This study aimed to identify the conditioning factors to self-care practice of ostomy patients, and verify knowledge and practices on stoma care. Descriptive and qualitative study, referencing the Orem’s Self-Care Theory, carried out at the Ostomy Association of Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, in June and Jul...

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Main Authors: Luciana Catunda Gomes Menezes, Maria Vilani Cavalcante Guedes, Roberta Meneses Oliveira, Shérida Karanini Paz de Oliveira, Lídia Stella Teixeira de Meneses, Maria Euridéa de Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 2013-05-01
Series:Rev Rene
Subjects:
Nursing;
Ostomy;
Nursing Care
Self Care
Online Access:http://www.revistarene.ufc.br/revista/index.php/revista/article/view/235/pdf_1
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Summary:This study aimed to identify the conditioning factors to self-care practice of ostomy patients, and verify knowledge and practices on stoma care. Descriptive and qualitative study, referencing the Orem’s Self-Care Theory, carried out at the Ostomy Association of Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, in June and July 2007. We identified as the main conditioning factors for self-care: male, aged over 51 years, low education, from the capital city/metropolitan area, married, and with low family income. From the participants’ statements, emerged three categories: Learning to take care of stoma: education-support system; Stoma Care: knowledge and practices; and Difficulties found in the practice of self-care. It was concluded that ostomy patients require a multidimensional and individualized nursing care, which enables them to perform self-care effectively.
ISSN:1517-3852
2175-6783

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