Investigation and analysis on quality of life in 140 rectal cancer patients after colostomy

Abstract

Objective To investigate the quality of life in rectal cancer patients after permanent abdominal eolostomy, analyse its influential factors and find the nursing mode for enhancing the quality of life. Methods The questionnaire of SF-36 was used to survey 140 cases of rectal cancer patiens after permanent abdominal colostomy. Results The scores of quality of life in rectal cancer patients were lower than those of the general crowd (P < 0. 05). The score of rote physical was (24.3±36. 1), with an obvious decrease. The postoperative time after colostomy and each dimension of quality of life (except the general state of health and the body pain) appeared negative correlation (P < 0. 05). Conclusions Each aspect of life quality of rectal cancer patients after permanent abdominal eolostomy obviously decreases. To enhance the preoperative explanation, the postoperative nursing education and the social support could improve the nursing effect and the quality life of patients. Key words: Rectal cancer; Colostomy; Quality of life; Nursing intervention