Utvärdering av den information och utbildning patienter som nyligen genomgått en stomioperation får från stomiterapeut

Sammanfattning: The study aimed to evaluate the information and training the stoma therapist at Uppsala University Hospital has given to patients who have recently undergone stoma surgery. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study using qualitative and quantitative design. A total of 22 patients who completely or partially took care of their stomas and recently had undergone stoma surgery participated by answering a questionnaire. At discharge most of them experienced they were relatively well-informed but they wanted more information. Before the revisit they weren’t especially safe or comfortable. The participants felt they were better informed and more safe and comfortable three weeks to six months after surgery. Whether the patients had undergone a planned or acute surgery did not influence how wellinformed, safe and comfortable in stoma management they were. No differences were found regarding how safe and comfortable in stoma management the patients were related to how long time ago they underwent the operation. Patients wanted additional information about diet, intestinal function and stoma care and more practice in changing stoma materials. Recently operated stoma patients need information and training until they feel sufficiently well-informed, safe and comfortable in order to better manage their stoma at home after discharge.