Construction of the handbook of self-management for patients with permanent colostomy

Abstract

Objective We aimed to construct the handbook of self-management for patients with permanent colostomy by using the Delphi method. Methods Based on literature review, 23 experts were consulted twice by using the Delphi method about the related problems of constructing the handbook of self-management for patients with permanent colostomy, and the consulting results were analyzed later. Results The valid response rates of two rounds of expert consultation were 91.3% and 100.0%, respectively. The authority coefficient of the experts (Cr) was 0.879, and coordination coefficients of the experts' opinion (W) were 0.387 and 0.307, respectively. Finally, the handbook of self-management for patients with permanent colostomy was determined by two rounds of expert consultation. Conclusions The handbook of self-management for patients with permanent colostomy, constructed by using the Delphi method, provides a practical and effective tool for the patients with permanent colostomy to manage themselves, so as to provide a guidance and supervision role on self-management, such as stoma management, role management and emotion management, further more, it provides references for the clinical and community nursing of the patients with permanent colostomy. Key words: Permanent colostomy; Self-management; Delphi method