Self-esteem and health-related quality of life in ostomized patients - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

RESEARCH

Self-esteem and health-related quality of life in ostomized patients

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 01-01-2017;70(2):271-278

DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0161

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ABSTRACT

Objective:

to assess self-esteem (SE) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in ostomized patients due to colorectal cancer.

Method:

cross sectional research with a quantitative approach. Three instruments were used for data collection: one instrument containing sociodemographic and clinical data, Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale, and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire.

Results:

SE and HRQoL were considered satisfactory. Significant statistical difference was found in the social function domain and marital status, ostomy duration, location, and time; global health scale and ostomy type; cognitive function and pain in the ostomy site. There was a correlation between self-esteem and all the functional scales and the global health scale.

Conclusion:

knowing SE and HRQoL levels, in addition to the variables that influence them, supports ostomized patients’ care planning, rehabilitation, and social autonomy.

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