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Algorithmic approaches to ostomy management: An integrative review
Corey Heerschap1,2, Britney Butt3
1Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, ON, Canada.
Nursing Open
|September 1, 2021
Summary
This review found no validated ostomy management algorithms in current literature. Developing and testing new algorithms is crucial for standardizing and improving ostomy patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Ostomy care requires standardized approaches for optimal patient outcomes.
- Algorithmic approaches offer potential for consistent ostomy management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on ostomy management algorithms.
- To identify validated algorithms and their supporting research.
Main Methods:
- Integrative review using Cooper's five-stage framework.
- Systematic searches of CINAHL and MEDLINE databases.
- Critical appraisal of four included studies.
Main Results:
- No fully validated ostomy management algorithms were identified in the literature.
- Literature highlights the potential benefits of algorithms for standardizing ostomy care.
- Key themes included algorithm validation, cause identification, accessory use, and implementation.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant gap in validated ostomy management algorithms.
- Further research is needed to develop, validate, and test new ostomy algorithms.
- Ostomy algorithms hold promise for improving patient care standards.
Keywords:
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