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Brigid M Lynch1, Anna L Hawkes, Suzanne K Steginga
1Viertel Centre for Research in Cancer Control, The Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. BrigidLynch@cancerqld.org.au
Objective:
The difficulties and concerns of colorectal cancer patients with an ostomy are not well documented. This study describes the difficulties experienced by colorectal cancer patients with a temporary or permanent ostomy over the 2-year period following their diagnosis. Patients' satisfaction with the information provided to them by their healthcare providers was also assessed.
Methods:
Colorectal cancer patients with an ostomy (N 5332) recruited through a cancer registry completed telephone interviews at approximately 5, 12, and 24 months following diagnosis.
Results:
Painful or irritated peristomal skin and odor and noise from the appliance were the most commonly reported stoma-related difficulties. The proportion of participants reporting these difficulties decreased over time. Provision of preoperative information was comprehensive, and satisfaction with preoperative information was high. However, 34% of patients said they were not seen by an ostomy nurse prior to surgery.
Conclusions:
The ostomy nurse may be ideally placed to initiate, develop, and implement survivorship care plans for colorectal cancer patients.
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