Living with and without an intestinal stoma: Factors that promote psychological well-being and self-care: A cross sectional study. Factors that promote psychological well-being and self-care: A cross-sectional study

Liz Simpson, L. Kirsty Pourshahidi, J Davis, Mary Slevin, Roger Lawther, Gloria O'Connor, Terri Porrett, Jerome Marley, Chris IR Gill

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Abstract

Aims: This study compared those living with and without an intestinal stoma in relation to physical and psychological health, stress and coping, quality of life and resilience. Also, identifying factors that could be used to promote better self-care in stoma patients in the future.

Design: A cross-sectional and comparative study design was employed.

Methods: Participants were recruited via email and social media (Facebook and Twitter) between August 2018 and March 2019, to complete an online survey. The data were analysed using analysis of variance to examine group difference and a series of hierarchical linear regression analyses determining predictors of psychological well-being.

Results: Of 278 participants aged 18–68 years who completed the survey, 129 (46%) had a stoma and reported significantly poorer physical health. Approximately one-fifth experienced problems with stoma management. Psychological well-being was mediated by the duration of living with a stoma (under 3 years) and frequency of leaks (weekly and monthly).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7811-7825
Number of pages15
JournalNursing Open
Volume10
Issue number12
Early online date15 Oct 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished online - 15 Oct 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors would like to thank all of the participants who took part in this study. Also, a special thanks to the Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association NI & UK for posting and sharing our study link on their social media pages And to Ulster University Research Challenge Fund for providing financial support for this project. This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not‐for‐profit sectors.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Authors. Nursing Open published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Keywords

  • stoma
  • psychiatric morbidity
  • psychological well-being,
  • stress and coping
  • self-care
  • nursing
  • quality of life
  • resilience
  • psychological well-being

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