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

• Main Authors: Emmanuelle da Cunha Ferreira (Author), Maria Helena Barbosa (Author), Helena Megumi Sonobe (Author), Elizabeth Barichello (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Assuntos: article
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• Notes: 1984-0446; 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0161
• Keywords: Estomía; Neoplasias Colorrectales; Autoimagen; Calidad de Vida; Enfermería Oncológica; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, Vol 70, Iss 2, Pp 271-278

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.