Impact of in Effect of Instructional booklet on the knowledge, attitude, problems faced and coping strategies adopted by colostomy patients in selected hospitals of Delhi

Abstract

AimThe main aim of the study was to evaluate effectiveness of the instructional booklet (IB) on colostomy patients. Material and methodsQuasi experimental approach was used on 200 patients drawn from two tertiary care hospitals of Delhi. Intervention: instructional booklet on colostomy care(IB) for colostomy care was developed that included: knowledge of disease related to colorectal cancer, Colostomy care, Care of appliance, Diet, Self-care, Problems arising from stoma. ResultsDemo graphic characteristics and clinical profile of patients were similar in control and experimental groups except gender, age, Education, monthly income and type of colostomy. Information booklet significantly enhanced knowledge, attitude, and coping and reduced physical and psychosocial problems. The acceptability and utility of informational booklet by patients was very high. ConclusionInformation booklet was found to be effective in enhancing knowledge, developing positive attitude, decreasing physical and psychosocial problems and adopting better coping. ImplicationsAll the colostomy patients and their care givers need to be trained on colostomy care prior to their discharge after surgery so that they can independently take care of themselves.