Spiritual well-being in long-term colorectal cancer survivors with ostomies –...
Although CRC survivors with ostomies infrequently mentioned negative SpWB themes as a major challenge, ambivalent themes were common. SpWB themes were often mentioned as a source of resilience or part...
View ArticleManagement of malignant left colonic obstruction: is an initial temporary...
IC followed by surgical resection is a technically simple strategy, allowing initial abdominal exploration, with a short period of having a colostomy, and permitting elective surgery with a low...
View ArticleSpouses of patients with a stoma lack information and support and are...
There is a need for further research focusing on spouses or relatives. Talking about worries and concerns regarding the new life situation may alleviate suffering and reduce uncertainty. Stoma nurses...
View ArticleShould bypass or ostomy creation be undertaken fo… [ANZ J Surg. 2013] –...
Palliative bypass or ostomy creation is associated with survival for several months for a significant proportion of patients with stage IV colorectal cancers, who have unresectable primaries or...
View Article“No one said this would be an issue…” Intimacy after ostomy… : Nursing2013
“I’D RATHER DIE than have a colostomy,” he said.“What about me? Would you rather I die than have a colostomy?” I asked.“Of course not,” my husband replied, rather automatically. My feelings were hurt....
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