Psychological impact of colostomy pouch change and disposal

McKenzie, F., White, C. A. , Kendall, S., Finlayson, A., Urquhart, M. and Williams, I. (2006) Psychological impact of colostomy pouch change and disposal. British Journal of Nursing, 15(6), pp. 308-316. (doi: 10.12968/bjon.2006.15.6.20678) (PMID:16628166)

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Abstract

This article presents some of the findings from a multi-centre cross-sectional correlational study to evaluate the relationship between colostomy pouch change and disposal practices and the patient’s psychological wellbeing. Five questionnaires were used in a one-off interview with 86 patients. Patients were assessed at between 1 and 4 months postoperatively. Results from the Pouch Change and Disposal questionnaire showed that only 25% of patients found disposal of used appliances the most difficult part of their pouch change and disposal routine. Half felt that their body was out of their control and 33% reported avoiding social and leisure activities due to what was involved in their pouch change and disposal routine. Patients cited several factors, such as minimizing odour and having an appliance that could flush away, as factors which would help them to stop avoiding these activities. Stoma care nurses have a unique opportunity to improve the psychological wellbeing of their patients by considering the aspects of pouch change and disposal that pose the greatest challenge to individuals. Use of a modified version of the Pouch Change and Disposal questionnaire may be a useful tool in identifying those at risk of impaired quality of life.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Adolescent, adult, humans, middle aged, aged, attitude to health, surveys and questionnaires, adaptation, internal-external control, psychological, colostomy/px psychology, medical waste disposal, self care/px psychology, 80 and over, activities of daily living, body image, colostomy/ae adverse effects, colostomy/nu nursing, cross-sectional studies, leisure activities, nurse's role, nursing methodology research, odorants, quality of life, scotland, self care/ae adverse effects, self efficacy, social behavior.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:White, Professor Craig
Authors: McKenzie, F., White, C. A., Kendall, S., Finlayson, A., Urquhart, M., and Williams, I.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Journal Name:British Journal of Nursing
Publisher:Mark Allen Healthcare
ISSN:0966-0461
ISSN (Online):2052-2819

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