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INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVE
Stoma surgery represents a negative impact in Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)[i]. The ostomy adaptation process could reduce the impact on HRQoL and depends on patient[ii] and stoma characteristics. HRQoL in ostomized patients can be assessed using specific and validated tools, such as Qualypoll® questionnaire[iii]. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the real HRQoL impact of the type of stoma, as well as the adaptation process to the ostomy.
METHODS
An observational, prospective, multicentre study among 50 nurses specialized in stomatherapy, in the context of usual clinical practice is being carried out inSpain . The study started on March 2009 and fieldwork is expected to be finished on November 2009.
Adult ostomized patients (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy or combined), who signed the informed content were included. A baseline visit and a follow-up visit (at 6 months from baseline) are being done. Sociodemographic and clinical variables are being recorded in baseline and follow-up visit. HRQoL is being also assessed using Qualypoll® questionnaire3 during both visits.
RESULTS
Due to fieldwork is not completed, a results plan analysis is provided. Approximately 400 patients (colostomized, ileostomized, urostomized or combined) will be included. All collected variables will be analysed as a function of stoma type. Sociodemographic (age, gender, employment status, urbanization, cohabitation status and physical activity) and clinical variables (cause and date on diagnostic, date of ostomy, type of collector system and other materials used, concomitant diseases and stoma complications) will be described (at baseline and follow-up visit, if necessary).
Qualypoll® scores will be reported and compared between baseline and follow-up visits, as well as between types of stoma.
CONCLUSION: Differences in HRQoL will be reported depending on type of stoma, as well as improvement in Qualypoll® scores expected as a consequence of the stoma adaptation.
Stoma surgery represents a negative impact in Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)[i]. The ostomy adaptation process could reduce the impact on HRQoL and depends on patient[ii] and stoma characteristics. HRQoL in ostomized patients can be assessed using specific and validated tools, such as Qualypoll® questionnaire[iii]. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the real HRQoL impact of the type of stoma, as well as the adaptation process to the ostomy.
METHODS
An observational, prospective, multicentre study among 50 nurses specialized in stomatherapy, in the context of usual clinical practice is being carried out in
Adult ostomized patients (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy or combined), who signed the informed content were included. A baseline visit and a follow-up visit (at 6 months from baseline) are being done. Sociodemographic and clinical variables are being recorded in baseline and follow-up visit. HRQoL is being also assessed using Qualypoll® questionnaire3 during both visits.
RESULTS
Due to fieldwork is not completed, a results plan analysis is provided. Approximately 400 patients (colostomized, ileostomized, urostomized or combined) will be included. All collected variables will be analysed as a function of stoma type. Sociodemographic (age, gender, employment status, urbanization, cohabitation status and physical activity) and clinical variables (cause and date on diagnostic, date of ostomy, type of collector system and other materials used, concomitant diseases and stoma complications) will be described (at baseline and follow-up visit, if necessary).
Qualypoll® scores will be reported and compared between baseline and follow-up visits, as well as between types of stoma.
CONCLUSION: Differences in HRQoL will be reported depending on type of stoma, as well as improvement in Qualypoll® scores expected as a consequence of the stoma adaptation.
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