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).
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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7811-7825 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Nursing Open |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 12 |
Early online date | 15 Oct 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published 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