Difficulties experienced by partners of patients with a temporary stoma

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  • Okumura Toshiko
    Department of Nursing, School of Health Science, Bukkyo University
  • Nitta Norie
    Department of Nursing, School of Health Science, Bukkyo University
  • Ishizawa Mihoko
    Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Nara Medical University
  • Tanaka Sumie
    Osaka University Hospital
  • Satake Yoko
    Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Nara Medical University
  • Maeda Yuki
    Japanese Red Cross Society Wakayama Medical Center
  • Takashima Yuko
    Course of Health Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University
  • Taniguchi Chika
    Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Mukogawa Women’s University
  • Ishii Kyoko
    Department of Human Sciences, Osaka University of Human Sciences
  • Fujiwara Chieko
    Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Mukogawa Women’s University

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  • 一時的ストーマを造設した患者の配偶者の困難な経験

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Abstract

<p>　This qualitative study aimed to clarify the difficulties experienced by partners of patients with a temporary stoma by conducting semi-structured interviews with five partners of temporary ostomates for a descriptive analysis. As a result, three categories were selected for investigation: “Difficulties experienced as the partner of a stoma patient”, “Difficulties experienced as the partner of a patient whose life may be in danger,” and “Difficulties experienced as an ordinary under these circumstances.” The category, “Difficulties experienced as the partner of a stoma patient” was divided into six sub-categories: “I find it difficult to deal with the stoma and defecation issues,” “I make sure that other members of the family do not see the stoma,” “I find the equipment to be intrusive,” “I am worried about skin trouble around the stoma”, etc. “Difficulties experienced as the partner of a patient whose life may be in danger” was divided into three sub-categories: “I am conscious of the possibility of my partner’s death,” “I can’t relax until I know the results of tests or operation,” and “I continue to worry about whether the disease will return even after operation.” For “Difficulties experienced as a person living in this situation,” the respondents mentioned their need to look after other members of the family besides the patient. This study suggested the need of the partners of patients with a temporary stoma, who frequently experience the difficulties described above, for the active support and consideration of nursing staff.</p>

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