Investigation and analysis of continuous nursing service needs in patients with permanent colostomy

Abstract

Objective To explore the current needs for the personnel, service mode and service duration of continuous nursing services in patients with permanent colostomy and provide support for developing continuous nursing services. Methods Totally 120 patients with permanent colostomy who were discharged after surgery and attended outpatient services in a ClassⅢ Grade A general hospital in Shandong province between January and December 2018 were selected by convenient sampling and investigated using a self-designed questionnaire for continuous nursing needs in patients with permanent colostomy. Results The top 3 needs for continuing nursing services were telephone, outpatient service, and home follow-up. The top 3 needs for service personnel were interdisciplinary teams, doctors, and stoma therapists. The most demanding service duration after discharge was 3 to 6 months. The most demanding service time was from 18∶00 to 20∶00. In terms of service frequency, the telephone follow-up was once a week or once every two weeks; the home follow-up was once every 2 weeks; and the outpatient follow-up was once every 2 weeks or once a month. Conclusions Clinical medical staff should explore more optimized continuous nursing service plans and promote the establishment of a high-quality and efficient continuous nursing service system based on the main needs of patients with permanent colostomy for continuous nursing services. Key words: Colostomy; Continuous nursing; Nursing need; Investigation