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Life span changes: implications for ostomy care
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1987
Insights
Nursing care for ostomy patients requires a holistic approach, considering individual age-related needs from infancy to geriatrics. Tailoring care plans ensures comprehensive support for the entire patient, not just the ostomy site.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Age-Specific Healthcare
Background:
- Ostomy surgery impacts patients across the entire lifespan, from infants to the elderly.
- Effective nursing care necessitates a comprehensive approach focusing on the whole patient.
Observation:
- Patients undergoing ostomy surgery present diverse needs based on their age group.
- Commonalities in care exist, but unique characteristics require tailored interventions.
Findings:
- Infants, young children, adolescents, and geriatric patients each have distinct ostomy care requirements.
- A generalized approach to ostomy care is insufficient; individualization is key.
Implications:
- Nursing care plans must be individualized to address the specific developmental and physiological needs of different age groups.
- Holistic nursing care enhances outcomes and quality of life for ostomy patients of all ages.
Abstract:
Ostomy surgery is performed in patients of all ages from the infant to the elderly, bed-ridden patient. The total patient, not just the ostomy, should be the focus of the nursing care plan. Each age group of patient has its own special characteristics, although there are commonalities. The unique needs of infants, young children, adolescents, and geriatric patients are presented.