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Research priorities about stoma-related quality of life from the perspective of people with a stoma: A pilot survey.
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Health Expectations . Dec2017, Vol. 20 Issue 6, p1421-1427. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background There is a recognized need to include patients in setting research priorities. Research priorities identified by people with a stoma are rarely elicited. Objectives To improve the quality of life of people with a stoma through use of evidence-based practice based on research priorities set by patients. Design and Methods Online pilot survey publicized in 2016 via United Kingdom stoma charities. People ranked nine stoma-related quality of life topics in order of research priority. Participants People 16 years of age and over who currently have or have had a stoma for treatment for any medical condition. Analysis Distributions of the priority scores for each of the nine research topics were examined. Group differences were explored using either the Mann-Whitney U-test or the Kruskal-Wallis test depending on the number of groups. Results In total, 225 people completed the survey. The most important research priority was pouch leak problems and stoma bag/appliance problems followed by hernia risk. There were statistically significant differences in ranking research priorities between males and females, age, underlying disease that led to a stoma, stoma type and length of time with a stoma. Conclusion People with a stoma are willing to engage in and set research priorities. The results should contribute towards future research about setting the research agenda for the study of stoma-related concerns that impact quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13696513
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Expectations
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126261707
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12585