Journal article
Transition Home Following New Fecal Ostomy Creation
Abstract
PURPOSE: Perioperative ostomy education is essential for patients to develop skills and comfort with self-care at home with a new ostomy, but shortened hospital length of stay (LOS) reduces time for postoperative education for patients. This study explored the initial experiences and care needs of patients who have undergone creation of a new ostomy during their transition from hospital to home.
DESIGN: Qualitative interpretive description …
Authors
Keng CJ; Lee J; Valencia M; McKechnie T; Forbes S; Eskicioglu C
Journal
Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing, Vol. 48, No. 6, pp. 537–543
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
November 2021
DOI
10.1097/won.0000000000000814
ISSN
1071-5754