Cogitare Enfermagem (Sep 2015)

INDICATORS OF THE NURSING OUTCOME OSTOMY SELF-CARE: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

  • Luana Souza Freitas,
  • Cintia Galvão Queiroz,
  • Lays Pinheiro de Medeiros,
  • Marjorie Dantas Medeiros Melo,
  • Rosane Sousa de Andrade,
  • Isabelle Katherinne Fernandes Costa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v20i3.40045
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 3
pp. 613 – 619

Abstract

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Literature search to identify indicators of the nursing outcome Ostomy Self-Care.Integrative review conducted in seven databases with a sample of 10 publications, predominantly qualitative descriptive studies published between 2006 and 2010, with evidence level VI. The main indicators obtained for the outcome Ostomy Self-Care wereExpresses acceptance of ostomy, changes ostomy bag (pouch) and is assisted by a health professional. The articles examined in this study demonstrated the importance of self-care for ostomized patients and the actions comprised by self-care management. However, studies on the systematization of nursing care to ostomized patients are needed.

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