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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Digestive stomas, resulting from surgical interventions, can be temporary or permanent.
  • Patients with stomas experience significant physical and psychological challenges.
  • Adaptation and acceptance are crucial for patients managing stoma-related changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of intestinal stomas on patients' quality of life.
  • To evaluate the effects of stomas on patients' professional lives.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study conducted from January 2010 to December 2014.
  • Included 60 working-age patients with intestinal stomas who had returned to work.
  • Utilized the Short Form-36 (SF-36) health questionnaire for data collection.

Main Results:

  • The average overall quality of life score for stoma patients was 41.
  • Forty patients reported a poor quality of life (SF-36 score < 50).
  • 48 patients experienced work-related discomfort due to the stoma, with physical and psychological causes identified.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of digestive stoma patients requires a focus on social and professional reintegration.
  • Multidisciplinary involvement, including occupational physicians, psychologists, stoma therapists, and associations, is essential for successful patient outcomes.