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Knowledge and practices of nursing professionals in caring for ostomates
Angélica Dalmolin1, Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini1, Margrid Beuter1
1Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|December 18, 2020
Summary
Nursing professionals
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Ostomy Care
Background:
- Colostomy bag care is a critical aspect of nursing practice.
- Understanding nurses' knowledge and practices is essential for improving patient outcomes.
- Limited research exists on the specific challenges and strategies in ostomy care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the knowledge and practices of nursing professionals in caring for individuals with a colostomy bag.
- To identify factors influencing the quality of nursing care for ostomates.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, descriptive study involving 21 nursing professionals.
- Triangulation of data collection: non-participant observation, nursing record analysis, and semi-structured interviews.
- Spiral technique used for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Comprehension of theoretical and scientific knowledge underpinning ostomy care practices.
- Identification of discrepancies between stated practices and daily work realities.
- Recognition of facilitating and hindering factors in the nursing care process for ostomates.
Conclusions:
- Nursing professionals' knowledge and practices in ostomy care are shaped by work experiences.
- Socialization of knowledge within the nursing team expands perspectives on ostomy patient care.
- Continuous learning and experience sharing are vital for enhancing ostomy nursing care.
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