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The impact of colostomy on the patient's life
JELÍNKOVÁ, Adéla
This bachelor thesis is focused on the problems of colostomy patients, especially on changes in life from previous life without the colostomy. The aim of this work was to find out what changes occur in life of patients with colostomy. To achieve the goal, we used a high-quality research survey that was conducted through semi-structured interviews with colostomy patients and stomist nurses. In the research, we found many facts about the changes in the lives of these patients. There have been changes mainly in their social life, eating habits, defecation; fewer changes have occurred in the social sphere, including jobs, sporting activities, hobbies and even travel. From interviews with patients, we have also confirmed the complications that appears after establishment of colostomy. These were particularly early complications, especially of the skin nature (redness, soreness, skin maceration, rash). Another, very fundamental change in life of these patients has been the treatment of colostomy. With this change, patients are helped by a stomist nurse who helps them with choosing stomic aids and teaches them how to take care of colostomy on their own. From interviews with stomic nurses, we learned about changes in the psyche. Patients experience depression, embarassement, inferiority complex and social isolation. The help of patient's family is very important while helping with these issues. The elaboration of this work created a clear material for seminars of health workers, especially nurses.
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