Living with a wet colostomy: a study on quality of life

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the sociodemographic profile and evaluate the life quality of a patient with permanent wet colostomy. It is a case study that deeply investigated the problems and needs of a patient with a wet colostomy and determined strategies to solve or ease the identified problems. The results were structured in related categories to sociodemographic data of the patient and the evaluation of their quality of life. The participant demonstrated to be well suited to the conditions to carry a wet colostomy. The acceptance of the colostomy patient with less than a year is a discontent. Those who already had the colostomy for many years can better adapt to the new condition. This study allowed to know and understand about the quality of life of a patient who has been living with a colostomy for many years, being able to offer valuable interventions to this public in later practices.

Keywords

• Enfermagem
• Qualidade de Vida
• Estomia