Autocuidado de pacientes colostomizados atendidos en la consulta externa de coloproctología de un hospital de especialidades de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Colostomies being a treatment of surgical, temporary or permanent resolution, they do not cease to be a problem for p atients but have knowledge of their "Self-care" in order to lead a more pleasant life and thus avoid complications that aggravate their current situation. Objective: To determine the self -care practices of patients with colostomy. Method: quantitative, descriptive level was applied a survey to colostomized patients of the coloproctology technical unit, then data were tabulated in Excel taking the respective percentages. Results: Comply with the biosafety measures in the management of the stoma 88%, with regard to the use of gloves it is 65%, organization of the material before initiating the change or emptying of the collection case meets 92%; Compliance with the medical appointment 78%, Drink intake 90% ingest water; patient activities the vast majority in 73% do not perform sports activities; the age between 33-41 young adults by 48%, sex the highest percentage occupies the male sex with 69%; 100% have knowledge of the different subjects taught; level of instruction 30% are professionals; marital status are single with 30%; the predominant ethnic group of patients is mestiza with 66% male, the educational strategies used by the area of Coloproctology to educate patients and can perform their self-care is through of talks and workshops with 100% Regarding complications 58% has not suffered complications, 33% skin irritation. Conclusions: patients comply with the self-care of their colostomy.