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Quality of life of patients after temporary ileostomy for ileal perforation- a questionnaire based study
Pradeep Saini1, Rahul Gaba2, M S Faridi2
1University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India 110095 ; University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Room 2405, 4th floor, Ward 24, New Delhi, India 110095.
Abstract:
In India and some neighboring countries, ileal perforation is a leading indication for an emergent laparotomy, and making a temporary ileostomy is probably the safest practice for these patients with peritonitis. This apparently disfiguring surgery changes body image, and significantly influences physical, mental, emotional, and social life of the stoma patients. Further stress is added by the stoma related complications. The quality of life (QoL) issues of patients with temporary ileostomy for ileal perforations have not been addressed; hence, there is a gap in our existing knowledge about the various factors affecting the quality of life of these patients. This study aimed at assessing the QoL in this particular group of patients with the help of an objective standardized proforma-based interview. Despite being limited by its small sample size, the study identifies important associations and provides a platform for further research to improve QoL of these patients.
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