An investigation about the condition of self-care among colostomy patients in different stage after operation

Objective To identify the condition of colostomy care in different postoperative stages among the colostomy patients. Methods This study was divided into two section. Using the self-designed questionnaire to investigate 42 postoperative colostomy patients in the first and the second year respectively after the colostomy operation. Results With the time passing by, the money which have been used in buying colostomy products increased, while, the time in the colostomy care decreased. There are no significant difference between the two time point in colostomy self-care ability. The effect factors are age and the time since colostomy in the first year; and gender, age and the time since colostomy are the factors in the second years. Conclusion Nurses should using different nursing method according to the different physical and psychological condition of colostomy patients, and then promote rehabilitation early.