Stoma Care for Children having Colostomy in Menoufia University Hospital | ||||
Menoufia Nursing Journal | ||||
Article 5, Volume 5, Issue 1, May 2020, Page 55-63 PDF (544.29 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/menj.2020.123794 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Nagwa I. Rashed1; Maha I. Khalifa2; Nagwa A. Zein El Dein3; Taghreed K. Omar4 | ||||
1Assistant lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||||
2Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University. | ||||
3Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||||
4Emeritus professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: A stoma is a common procedure performed in children; mostly Colostomy in infancy and childhood is usually performed for benign disease and is of a temporary nature. Children are a high risk group for complications related to the stoma opening. The main reason for the development of such complications is a lack of knowledge and skills related to stoma care therefore requires skilled care by the patient and or his parents. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess caregivers’ knowledge and practices regarding stoma care of their children in Menoufia University Hospital. Methods: A descriptive research design was conducted at Menoufia University hospital sampling: sixty primary caregivers and their children were included. The data was collected using knowledge and practice forms regarding stoma care. Results: The findings revealed that all of caregivers (100%) had poor level of knowledge regarding colostomy and the maximum mean scores (14.63 ±5.7). Also, all of caregivers (100%) had poor practice level (M±SD=1.67 ±1.03). Conclusion: Caregivers' knowledge and practice regarding stoma care of children having colostomy in Menoufia University Hospital are at on poor level. Recommendations: The results show that there is a need for the development of caregivers' knowledge and practice levels in relation to colostomy care. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Colostomy; Stoma care; Caregivers | ||||
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