Effect of Self-Management Program on the Patient’ Knowledge and Practice regarding Stoma Care

AbstractThe aim of the study was to evaluate effectiveness self-management program on patients’ knowledge and practice regarding stoma care. Methods: A purposeful sample consisted 90 adults with examined. pre/post quasi-experimental research design followed. The setting: general surgery department adult outpatient Clinic in Damietta University Hospital. Data collection tools included a structured interview questionnaire (demographic data patients, their medical history, about stoma), an observational checklist assess practices In addition program. Results: mean age studied 47.9± years. Two-thirds participants were males (65 %) educated ( 67 %). About two thirds them (63 had bowel cancer, majority (94 no family history stoma. There highly significant difference levels pre/immediate, post, after one month discharge (P<0.001). improvement level procedures care Conclusions: significantly improved exposure Recommendations: Adult patients should receive adequate continuous education ostomy self-care, lifestyle changes, self-efficacy. Medical surgical nurse provide patient knowledge, training