Hemodialysis is the most common treatment in patients with end-stage chronic kidney
disease and the wide accessibility of this therapy has prolonged the patients' lifespan …

Objective: To identify the main nursing care related to the prevention of prolapse in intestinal
ostomies. Methodology: This is an integrative review, using the databases of Literatura …

OBJECTIVE To explore quality of life (QOL) in patients with colorectal cancer and a stoma
and factors associated with their QOL. METHODS A quantitative cross-sectional study was …

Objective To describe predictors of adjustment to living with an ostomy among Italian adults
with an enterostomy or a colostomy. Methods A multicenter, cross-sectional design was …

Aims and objectives To describe caregiver contribution (CC) to ostomy self‐care and identify
its associated variables among caregivers of ostomy patients. Background Self‐care is …

This study, employing an interim analysis, investigates the effects of the Dermamecum
protocol, a structured educational and tailored approach that stratifies ostomy patients into …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to provide an
innovative, participatory approach to the education of staff nurses and nursing support …

A stoma can increase life expectancy and support health recovery but brings several
physical and psychosocial issues. Psychosocial resilience is critical in dealing with these …

This chapter will inform you of the different types of urinary diversions relevant for neuro-
urological patients: ureterostomy, ileal conduit and Mitrofanoff/Monti, and related care and …

ABSTRACT L'emodialisi è il trattamento più comune nei pazienti affetti da malattia renale
cronica terminale e l'ampio accesso a tale terapia ha portato a prolungare la vita dei …